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TAKEOFF
CAPABILITY REFINEMENT
After the
technical demonstrations, several performance
options were studied to improve the takeoff weight capability from
Paro. These included additional optimization of the turn procedures,
increased takeoff thrust, use of alternate forward center of gravity
positions, and installation of a weather station to allow use of
Druk Air procedures B and C for runway 15. Using these procedures,
the 737-700 can take off from Paro with 114 passengers and 4,850
lb (2,200 kg) of payload. Other enhancements that were studied,
such as potential runway extensions and the removal of obstacles
surrounding the airport, will further improve safe operation at
Paro.
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