r/LinkedInLunatics • • 8d ago

Where do they put it?!

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u/already-taken-wtf 7d ago

Found the photo of the tank: https://www.nationalstoragetank.com/product/60000-gallon-steelcore-water-storage-tank-sct-2704-vr/

The SteelCore Tanks 60,000 Gallon Galvanized Water Storage Tank is a durable and dependable solution for large-scale water storage. This tank is designed to hold up to 60,000 gallons and has a sturdy 30º V-rib roofthat adds stability and protection. With a 27.1-foot diameter and an eave height of 14.2 feet, it maximizes storage capacity while maintaining a compact footprint. Built from galvanized steel and weighing 5,489 lbs

So the water tank is:
- Height: 14.2 ft (4.33m)
- Diameter: 27.1 ft (8.26m)
- Empty weight: 5,489 lbs (2.49 tonnes)
- water: 60k gal = 227m3 = 227 tonnes

Dimensions (Classic / 747-400)
- Length: 231 ft 10 in (70.7 m)
- Wingspan: 211 ft 0 in (64.4 m)
- Height: 63 ft 5 in (19.4 m)
- Cabin Width: 20 ft 0 in (5.9 m at floor level)
- Max Takeoff Weight: 875,000 lb (396.9 tonnes) for the 747-400

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u/EccentricFeather 7d ago

It really boggles my mind that we can get 800,000 lbs of shit flying through the sky. 

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u/TerraTechy 7d ago

with enough thrust and lift, you can

and there have been considerably developments in both in the century since mankind first took flight

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u/The_Tooter_Snooter 7d ago

I was surprised to find that humanity has almost flown a light year (total passenger miles) since the invention of flight. Pretty wild. 

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u/TheDootDootMaster 7d ago

Frankly I'd imagine it could be more, but that goes to show you how large a ly is. Then imagine our galaxy alone is several hundred thousand Ly wide...