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Originally Posted by Pleasurepays
thats not at all true. they had no concept of planes that big when the buildings were designed. if i recall correctly, they were designed specifically to withstand imapcts from 707's.
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767 that hit the WTC and a 707 have about the same specs.
The maximum takeoff weight for a Boeing
707-320B is 336,000 pounds.
The maximum takeoff weight for a Boeing
767-200ER is 395,000 pounds.
The wingspan of a Boeing 707 is 146 feet.
The wingspan of a Boeing 767 is 156 feet.
The length of a Boeing 707 is 153 feet.
The length of a Boeing 767 is 159 feet.
The Boeing 707 could carry 23,000 gallons of fuel.
The Boeing 767 could carry 23,980 gallons of fuel.