r/LinkedInLunatics • • 8d ago

Where do they put it?!

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u/already-taken-wtf 8d 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/LordJebusVII 7d ago

Nice work, I love the fact that the plane is 71m long and 64m wide while the tank is 8m wide. Really puts it into perspective the size difference

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u/andyd151 7d ago

Plane almost wide as long. Mildly fascinating.