re: New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner near vertical take off

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Awesome... until you realize its probably on a 1/4 tank of fuel with no passengers or luggage that would prevent this maneuver. Meh.

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Also a little research shows that the takeoff angle is actually around 60 degrees, pretty steep compared to a normal takeoff but calling it near vertical is a strech, the camera work makes the angle look more severe. They have been doing this maneuver in the 787-9 at European airshows since 2012.