How Much Can Boeing 787 Wings Flex?

Made possible with the use of carbon fiber material, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s wings have an incredible amount of flexibility. This flexibility allows load changes and wind gusts to be dampened, resulting in an overall smoother, less turbulent ride for passengers. But just how much can these wings flex?

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Video sources:
787 Testing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH9k9fWaFrs
787 Boeing promo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxGDdsI_bU
787-9 Air France Air to Air https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkDsYkhCl-U
787 Air Canada Production assembly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fop0ubhLq8Y
787 Air Canada air to air https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3eGrEAYFlE
787 Oman Air https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxn_41_opiI
787-9 Saudia Take off Air to Air https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyY37Zb08iw

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Boeing

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