Originally Posted by
MasterOfPuppets
the 787-8 is exactly the same size as the 767-300ER. It just flies to dang far. For that reason it carries to much extra weight. Put in a smaller center tank and up the max ZFW. This should add more cargo room.
The mission we need is sub 12hrs. 150,000ish pounds of fuel should suffice.
You mean like this:
https://leehamnews.com/2015/02/25/78...ement-for-757/
It was cancelled for lack of orders.