Phil Derner @philderner.substack.com · Dec 3 Thrust/Takeoff Advantage: 757 (I suspect) The 757, called “overpowered,” carries a full payload with 36,600–43,500lbs thrust per engine, lifting off hot days from short runways with ease. The XLR’s wing design help, but its 33,000lbs (max) per engine just can’t fully match the 757's performance. 🧵
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Landing Performance: 757 (I suspect) The 757 has twice the wheels on the main gear, and therefore twice the brakes. I’m sure brake technology has improved, but can the XLR stop on a wet runway in the same distance as a same-weight 757? I’d welcome side-by-side performance data to prove me wrong. 🧵