Testing the Brakes on Boeing’s Massive, Million Pound 747-8 [Video]

To simulate the ultimate rejected takeoff, crews loaded the airplane above its maximum takeoff weight of 975,000 pounds and installed a set of 100% worn-out brakes.

… then took it up to 200 miles per hour. And slammed on the brakes. More via Boeing.

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