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EVER SEE A WATER BRIDGE ?
Water Bridge in Germany... What a feat!
Six years, 500 million euros, 918 meters long.......now this is engineering! This is a channel-bridge over the River Elbe and joins the former East and West Germany, as part of the unification project. It is located in the city of Magdeburg , near Berlin .
The photo of Germany's Water Bridge was taken on the day of inauguration. To those who appreciate engineering projects.....
Water Bridge in Germany... What a feat!
Six years, 500 million euros, 918 meters long.......now this is engineering! This is a channel-bridge over the River Elbe and joins the former East and West Germany, as part of the unification project. It is located in the city of Magdeburg , near Berlin .
The photo of Germany's Water Bridge was taken on the day of inauguration. To those who appreciate engineering projects.....
There was a little excitement at McCarran Airport in Las Vegas with the arrival of the world's largest aircraft, a Russian Antonov 225.
It was there to deliver a very large power transformer for Nevada Power, which had been built in Turkey. Apparently G.E. or Westinghouse weren't capable, or they lost the 'bid' to Turkey.
Note the wingspan is just about a football field length. Aircraft specifications are at the bottom.
However, remember it's the only one aircraft built and it's not for sale. :(
Some of the specs are:
Wingspan.... ........290 Ft.Height...... . .89.4 Ft.Length...... ........276 FtNumber of wheels..24
Max T.O. Weight.....1, 322,750 lbs. (Over 660 Tons.)Max payload...551, 150 lbs. (Over 275 Tons)
Engines..... .....six Lotarev D-18T turbofansMax speed....... .530 MPH
Cruise speed...495 MPHRange....... ........8,
310 Miles.
It was there to deliver a very large power transformer for Nevada Power, which had been built in Turkey. Apparently G.E. or Westinghouse weren't capable, or they lost the 'bid' to Turkey.
Note the wingspan is just about a football field length. Aircraft specifications are at the bottom.
However, remember it's the only one aircraft built and it's not for sale. :(
Some of the specs are:
Wingspan.... ........290 Ft.Height...... . .89.4 Ft.Length...... ........276 FtNumber of wheels..24
Max T.O. Weight.....1, 322,750 lbs. (Over 660 Tons.)Max payload...551, 150 lbs. (Over 275 Tons)
Engines..... .....six Lotarev D-18T turbofansMax speed....... .530 MPH
Cruise speed...495 MPHRange....... ........8,
310 Miles.
Hey Guys, everyone of us enjoys hiking !! Hiking is a great fun sport. You gotta climb a mountain or rock come down, its a great enjoyment and fun.
Not only that, the whole group interaction, seeing people dry up getting exhausted, the whole scenery around you, the calm and silence nature of the mountain are really fascinating, isn't it !!
But what makes hiking more special is the "SPOT". A great hiking spot is always the best part of hiking.
Just take a look at the following hiking destination. I am sure, once you look at it you'll die to go this place for a great hiking experience !! Don't believe me, take a look yourself !!
Not only that, the whole group interaction, seeing people dry up getting exhausted, the whole scenery around you, the calm and silence nature of the mountain are really fascinating, isn't it !!
But what makes hiking more special is the "SPOT". A great hiking spot is always the best part of hiking.
Just take a look at the following hiking destination. I am sure, once you look at it you'll die to go this place for a great hiking experience !! Don't believe me, take a look yourself !!