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Oct 10, 2003 | 6:25 am

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kpalle

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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by terenz:
[B] FWIW, think wrong. The L-1011s (and DC-10s) were originally designed for 8 abreast although most airlines ended up using them 9 abreast. 11 abreast is pushing is a bit far.B]</font>

How about "think almost right".

According to the AT website, the L1011-150 and L1011-500's are configured for 3-4-3 seating (10 across). It's not 11, but more than the 8 or 9 you suggest.

In any event, it's a tight fit!

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