Boeing 747-8 performs ultimate rejected take-off in one of the most dramatic tests for an airplane
Published on Sep 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Sep 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Footage shared by Boeing shows a 747-8 Freighter rolling down the runway at over 200mph when the pilot suddenly slams on the brakes.
This isn’t a mistake, it’s one of the most extreme certification tests an aircraft can face: the rejected take-off.
Loaded to nearly one million pounds, fitted with brakes worn down to the studs, and banned from using thrust reversers, the jumbo has to stop itself the hard way.
Smoke pours from glowing orange wheels as the jet grinds to a halt, holding steady while firefighters wait five long minutes – simulating the delay it would take them to reach the plane in a real emergency – before stepping in.
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Molly Davidson is a Junior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie. Based in Melbourne, she holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Law from Swinburne University and a Master’s of Writing and Publishing from RMIT. Molly has contributed to a range of magazines and journals, developing a strong interest in lifestyle and car news content. When she’s not writing, she’s spending quality time with her rescue English staffy, Boof.
