New DW : Air Force One

Silverbird · 11-04-2009, 06:21 PM

probably both registrations (28000/29000) will be released

ETA : December
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Ferihegy · 11-06-2009, 03:03 AM

I wonder how long the US president will fly the "old" 742... When will we see a 744?

Rex · 11-06-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferihegy

I wonder how long the US president will fly the "old" 742... When will we see a 744?

Is there a need to replace it?

The aircraft is very much different from the 744, but it's already updated, even with CF6's engines.

Btw the 744 is OLD, perhaps the B748 is a better proposal?

jwalters692005 · 11-06-2009, 01:19 PM

i heard talk on the news they were considering A380's to replace the aging aircraft, i have also heard boeing has proposed a 748 version

Valkyrie Magnus · 11-07-2009, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferihegy

I wonder how long the US president will fly the "old" 742... When will we see a 744?

Boeing already stopped making B744

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Originally Posted by jwalters692005

i heard talk on the news they were considering A380's to replace the aging aircraft, i have also heard boeing has proposed a 748 version

A380 will never happen Airbus is pitching it but I dont think the US Gov is interested. The president will need to go all over the country and very few runways can handle an A380. I think we can count the airports that can handle the A380 on one hand. I dont think a 748 will be in the works yet considering that the current AF1's are still in pretty good condition. The last AF1 707's lasted 30 years. I wouldnt call these planes aging yet.

jal79 · 11-07-2009, 03:26 PM

Plus there is no need to waste tax payer money on new planes...the current one are just fine.

MD11Freighter · 11-18-2009, 11:44 PM

I don't see a reason why. The 742 probably doesn't have many cycles on it. Also with the top notch maintenance. I could see it flying for another 20 or 30 years.

Albert · 11-19-2009, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MD11Freighter

I don't see a reason why. The 742 probably doesn't have many cycles on it.

Well I guess it must have a few?:

Captain Wahoo · 11-19-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jslick79

Plus there is no need to waste tax payer money on new planes...the current one are just fine.

Better to waste taxpayers money on stimulus, bailouts and health care reform. I don't think this current president cares if he wastes taxpayers money.

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Originally Posted by MD11Freighter

I don't see a reason why. The 742 probably doesn't have many cycles on it. Also with the top notch maintenance. I could see it flying for another 20 or 30 years.

I was thinking the same thing. It's not like its getting several cycles a day. Maybe several cycles a month at best.

Southwest&Blue · 11-30-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jwalters692005

i heard talk on the news they were considering A380's to replace the aging aircraft, i have also heard boeing has proposed a 748 version

I think your right. Because I know the Pres. have an B747 and the Vice Pres. has an B757..or a B767. I have heard that the A380 lower level will before the Pres and top level for Vice Pres. So if it comes out while Obama is pres. he'll have a HUGE plane.

Valkyrie Magnus · 12-01-2009, 12:15 AM

It was in the media that the A380 for AF1 idea was out there but I saw the article it seemed more of a what if, than the the Airforce asking about it. Besides if the president buys the A380 he will only be able to go to US 6 airports at most and I don't think Dulles or Ronald Reagan are one of them.

jal79 · 12-02-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Wahoo

Better to waste taxpayers money on stimulus, bailouts and health care reform. I don't think this current president cares if he wastes taxpayers money.

I just wonder when this country is going to wake up and realize what a mistake they made.

Rex · 12-02-2009, 08:59 PM

Guys, Stay on the topic.. Thanks.

Why is Dragon re-releasing an old release?
I already got the 28000 from 2003 release. DW55544.

Southwest&Blue · 08-04-2010, 04:46 AM

Nevermind. The President will never have an Airbus. Boeing is really big in the USAF, and that AF1 is part of the Air Force, they wont upgrade that plane at all. That 747-200 is still an old 747, but it gets treated like a women should. She gets check daily. No need to replace it.

11-04-2009, 06:21 PM	#1
Silverbird Wings900 Team Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hamburg Age: 44 Posts: 4,206	New DW : Air Force One probably both registrations (28000/29000) will be released ETA : December found on : Dragon Models USA - Exclusive Distributor for Dragon Action Figures and Toys __________________ Tradelist my Corgi collection my 1:400 model pictures

11-06-2009, 03:03 AM	#2
Ferihegy Trijets Lover Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Budapest Age: 29 Posts: 3,968	Re: New DW : Air Force One I wonder how long the US president will fly the "old" 742... When will we see a 744?

11-06-2009, 01:19 PM	#4
jwalters692005 RJ Captain Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wichita,Kansas Age: 24 Posts: 512	Re: New DW : Air Force One i heard talk on the news they were considering A380's to replace the aging aircraft, i have also heard boeing has proposed a 748 version

11-07-2009, 03:26 PM	#6
jal79 RJ First Officer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ***** Posts: 291	Re: New DW : Air Force One Plus there is no need to waste tax payer money on new planes...the current one are just fine.

11-18-2009, 11:44 PM	#7
MD11Freighter Master ATP Captain Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 33 Posts: 4,864	Re: New DW : Air Force One I don't see a reason why. The 742 probably doesn't have many cycles on it. Also with the top notch maintenance. I could see it flying for another 20 or 30 years.

12-01-2009, 12:15 AM	#11
Valkyrie Magnus Pan Am Collector Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Shoreline, WA Age: 40 Posts: 29	Re: New DW : Air Force One It was in the media that the A380 for AF1 idea was out there but I saw the article it seemed more of a what if, than the the Airforce asking about it. Besides if the president buys the A380 he will only be able to go to US 6 airports at most and I don't think Dulles or Ronald Reagan are one of them. __________________ Pan Am Fan Last edited by Valkyrie Magnus; 12-01-2009 at 12:33 AM.

12-02-2009, 08:59 PM	#13
Rex Fly me to the Moon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 3,466	Re: New DW : Air Force One Guys, Stay on the topic.. Thanks. Why is Dragon re-releasing an old release? I already got the 28000 from 2003 release. DW55544. __________________ Visit my Collection: My Fleet Model thread ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

08-04-2010, 04:46 AM	#14
Southwest&Blue NASA+Aviation=Life Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Richmond, Ky Posts: 1,400	Re: New DW : Air Force One Nevermind. The President will never have an Airbus. Boeing is really big in the USAF, and that AF1 is part of the Air Force, they wont upgrade that plane at all. That 747-200 is still an old 747, but it gets treated like a women should. She gets check daily. No need to replace it.

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