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Originally posted by DanS
During the Cold War, the US gov't used to spec freeways for landing our largest bombers. Not sure if that requirement is still followed.
During the Cold War, the US gov't used to spec freeways for landing our largest bombers. Not sure if that requirement is still followed.
Federal Highway Administration's Interstate Myths
One in five miles of the Interstate System is straight so airplanes can land in emergencies.
This myth is widespread on the Internet and in reference sources, but has no basis in law, regulation, design manual—or fact. Airplanes occasionally land on Interstates when no alternative is available in an emergency, not because the Interstates are designed for that purpose.
One in five miles of the Interstate System is straight so airplanes can land in emergencies.
This myth is widespread on the Internet and in reference sources, but has no basis in law, regulation, design manual—or fact. Airplanes occasionally land on Interstates when no alternative is available in an emergency, not because the Interstates are designed for that purpose.
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