Well if we agree that 747 is the best then we can make contest. It is tuff call – I see what you saying about “frameless” front window of A350, but I like how 787 looks when banking and wings bended up – like real bird.
Both birds look great when flying. However the only thing that bugs me about the Dreamliner is the APU, looks totally out of place and makes the B787-8 look awkward.
Easily the B787. The 9 model it is really well balanced and has shapes that were only achievable with the monolithic design which the A350 does not have.
The B777 has a similar history with opposite effect. Boeing took the nose from the 767 to save time which has a smaller body than the 777. It means the part behind the cockpit is a spacer to fit the cockpit section to body of the plane, making it look like the nose is pointing out (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Swiss-International-Air-Lines/Boeing-777-3DE-ER/3981133).
The winglets on the A350 are cool, but B787 wing is just stunning!
I did post this the other day but the site went down.
I have yet to have flown the A350 but keen to do so. I'm more of person who likes the interior and experiences on planes... the Dreamliner is indeed a wonderful experience and comfortable to be flown in. I believe I'll be in the A350 in March from SG to LAX.
TheRealBabushka
TheRealBabushka
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Sex appeal - B787 or A350?
TheRealBabushka
TheRealBabushka
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B747 is the sexiest of the lot - The Julie Newmar of planes.
But the 787 and A350, of the two, which do you find more sexy?
There is something most alluring about the wingtips and the front end (cockpit window frames) of the A350...
deanr
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Can't say I've ever been allured by wingtips or a window frame to be honest.
I'd be more interested in the cabin crew who are people rather than glass, plastic, metal and composite matter, but whatever floats your boat I guess?
TheRealBabushka
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Ha! Good one...yes call it a fetish. I could spend all day looking at planes on the tarmac.
sgb
sgb
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I think the 787 and A350 are both about as alluring as a Y salad!!!
For wingtip and cockpit window frame fetishes go no further than the magnificent DC-8, oh they were the days. Svelt.
sgb
sgb
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Julie Newmar's figure was always in total controll, I think a 747's figure looks like it's in need of a good girdle up front.
Serg
Serg
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Well if we agree that 747 is the best then we can make contest. It is tuff call – I see what you saying about “frameless” front window of A350, but I like how 787 looks when banking and wings bended up – like real bird.
Jedinak K
Jedinak K
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Both birds look great when flying. However the only thing that bugs me about the Dreamliner is the APU, looks totally out of place and makes the B787-8 look awkward.
JulesVerne
JulesVerne
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Without a doubt. Dreamliner.
Phalanger
Phalanger
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Easily the B787. The 9 model it is really well balanced and has shapes that were only achievable with the monolithic design which the A350 does not have.
MattJelonek
MattJelonek
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I did post this the other day but the site went down.
haz1003
haz1003
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Love how you can always see out of the 787's windows even when fully tinted. I haven't been on an A350 yet.