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Found this on the web, I wonder what plane ...

 

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Btw, why don't we have sideway seats on commercial planes too? Would TF be interested? :D

 

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C-5 maybe? Read somewhere that sideways seats are not economically viable but the survival rate in the crash is much higher.

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hope the weapons + helmets are just there for the photoshoot and not compulsory to literally "hand carry" throughout the flight.

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C-5 maybe? Read somewhere that sideways seats are not economically viable but the survival rate in the crash is much higher.

I think it's rear facing seats that have a better survival rate, but pax acceptance issue scuttled any chance of fitting it on commercial planes

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Found this on the web, I wonder what plane ...

 

561449_459759520708865_1105141474_n.jpg

 

 

Btw, why don't we have sideway seats on commercial planes too? Would TF be interested? :D

 

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1-5-1 seating ? Maybe not ideal configuration for efficient discharge of those anciliary-revenue generating activities on board

Seeing that vast empty void above pax already accomodated, potential is there for more fare paying pax or cargo to be fitted in

And all those bulky (and presumably heavy) outfits worn by all, that is going to increase fuel burn - give them an option, fly naked or pay to be decently attired (hey, don't like it - go fly with the legacies. It's your choice)

:D

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Fully-armed, camouflaged battle gear, shades, look like getting ready for action? Are they paratroopers, ready to jump?

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claustrophobia... anyone?

In real life, those chaps would be not too far away from jumping straight into combat - meaning they either kill or be killed

Either way, claustrophobia probably pales in significance :D

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In real life, those chaps would be not too far away from jumping straight into combat - meaning they either kill or be killed

Either way, claustrophobia probably pales in significance :D

 

They usually have to fly for hours from USA base and stopover in Germany before embarking to Middle East.

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