Spitfire damaged in motorway incident

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The heaviest CF6-80 engine is listed at 4472kgs, and the lightest at just over 4000kgs. I can't see 3 tonnes in that cradle, maybe a tonne, or 1.5T maximum.

 

Being military, the net weight of the empty cradle would be clearly marked on it, as well as gross weight with engine fitted in cradle.

 

Maximum diameter of CF6-80EI is 106 to 114 inches - that's 2.7M - 2.9M diameter - so yes, definitely overwidth.

 

Biggest single reason for loads lost from truck? Simple - screaming around corners too fast.

 

There's too many drivers with a lack of ability to judge the right speed for the corner - and they're always in too much of a hurry.