Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010

Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979

VP-BLK
Las Vegas Sands




History
1980 TWA N58201
1985 United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK


- One could say I took too many photos of just this 747SP. Ok I agree, but considering the fact that this probably was a once in a life time occasion... -


Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010

Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979

VP-BLK
Las Vegas Sands




History
1980 TWA N58201
1985 United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK



Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010

Airbus A319-111 (msn: 3188) mfy: 2007

LZ-AOB
Government Bulgaria



History:
2007 Airbus D-AVYL*
2007 Air Berlin D-ABGF
2009 Gvmt Bulgaria LZ-AOB



Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010

McDonnell Douglas MD87 (msn: 49670 / 1453) mfy: 1988

N168CF
Sunrider Corporation



History:
1988 Aero Lloyd D-ALLG
1996 Otter Corporation N14708
1997 Otter Corporation N3H
1999 422 Holdings N143G
2008 Sunrider Corporation N168CF



Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010

Eurocopter EC-155B Dauphin (msn: 6557) mfy: 2010

D-HLEW
LGM Luftfahrt



History:
2010 LGM Luftfahrt D-HLEW



Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010

Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979

VP-BLK
Las Vegas Sands




History
1980 TWA N58201
1985 United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK


- The 14.35 meter shorter fuselage (compared to the dash 100/200) required a "slightly" bigger vertical stabilizer (shorter arm) -


Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010

Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979

VP-BLK
Las Vegas Sands




History
1980 TWA N58201
1985 United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK


- Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7A
The Pratt & Whitney JT9D engine was the first high bypass ratio jet engine to power a wide-body aircraft. Its initial application was the Boeing 747-100, the original "Jumbo Jet". It was the company's first high-bypass-ratio turbofan and also the first of today's generation of large commercial turbofan engines to be produced.[Design and development
The JT9D was developed as part of the design phase of the C-5 Galaxy, a contract was awarded to Pratt & Whitney to study the type of large engine needed but the production contract was eventually awarded to General Electric and their TF39 turbofan. The JT9D was however chosen by Boeing to power the 747 with that aircraft's first flight taking place on 9 February 1969. Flight testing of the engine had begun in June 1968, using a Boeing B-52E as a testbed.

The JT9D-3 which entered service in 1970 was constructed using titanium and nickel alloys. The engine featured a single stage fan, a three stage low pressure compressor and an eleven stage high pressure compressor coupled to a two stage high pressure turbine and four stage low pressure turbine. This version of the JT9D weighed 8,608 lb and produced 43,500 lbf thrust. Production ceased in 1990.

Pratt & Whitney's designated successor to the JT9D family is the PW4000, which features fewer parts, greater reliability, and lower base selling price.

Source: Wikipedia -


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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010

Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979

VP-BLK
Las Vegas Sands




History
1980 TWA N58201
1985 United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK



Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010

Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979

VP-BLK
Las Vegas Sands




History
1980 TWA N58201
1985 United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK


- Massive wing -


Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010

Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979

VP-BLK
Las Vegas Sands




History
1980 TWA N58201
1985 United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK


- I was the happiest spotter when I saw the Las Vegas Sands -SP in Vegas but being able to go inside was just a "wow". Big thanks to Mike!! -


Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010

Dassault Falcon 2000EX (msn: 149) mfy: 2008

CS-DLH
Netjets Europe



History:
2008 Dassault F-WWGJ*
2008 Netjets Europe CS-DLH


- My little lady looks even smaller out of the 747 cockpit ;o) -


Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010

Dassault Falcon 2000EX (msn: 149) mfy: 2008

CS-DLH
Netjets Europe



History:
2008 Dassault F-WWGJ*
2008 Netjets Europe CS-DLH



Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010

Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979

VP-BLK
Las Vegas Sands




History
1980 TWA N58201
1985 United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK


- a graceful front section; an A380 never can beat -


Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010

Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979

VP-BLK
Las Vegas Sands




History
1980 TWA N58201
1985 United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK



Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010

Lockheed C-130J Hercules (L-382) (msn: 382-....) mfy: 19..

ukwn
Italian Air Force



History:
19.. Italian Air Force ....


- Against the light. But it's a herc.. -


Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010

Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979

VP-BLK
Las Vegas Sands




History
1980 TWA N58201
1985 United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK



Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 23.05.2010

Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979

VP-BLK
Las Vegas Sands




History
1980 TWA N58201
1985 United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK



Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 23.05.2010

McDonnell Douglas MD87 (msn: 49670 / 1453) mfy: 1988

N168CF
Sunrider Corporation



History:
1988 Aero Lloyd D-ALLG
1996 Otter Corporation N14708
1997 Otter Corporation N3H
1999 422 Holdings N143G
2008 Sunrider Corporation N168CF



Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 23.05.2010

McDonnell Douglas MD87 (msn: 49670 / 1453) mfy: 1988

N168CF
Sunrider Corporation



History:
1988 Aero Lloyd D-ALLG
1996 Otter Corporation N14708
1997 Otter Corporation N3H
1999 422 Holdings N143G
2008 Sunrider Corporation N168CF



Canon Powershot G10
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