Originally Posted by
AC110
Many years ago I saw a sort or mini-documentary on a tug specifically designed to pick up the nose gear on a 747 and carry it out to the runway to save fuel. Apparently didn't work out, I wonder why?
My guess is that the economics weren't there, or ground traffic consideration as airports may not want vehicles running out to the runway.
First order for the passenger version of the 748 I think.
Commercial passenger maybe. There are 3 orders for 748i BBJs!