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Nov 14, 2003 | 10:45 am

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According to this news release, the 777-300ER uses FBW to prevent a tail strike, even if the pilot pulls up the nose prematurely. Boeing claims this permits increased takeoff weight of 2-5 tons. The -300 is stretched 13m longer than the basic -200.

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