Just to put illustrative numbers on it and not to dispute the parent comment in any way, the big 787's (787-10) have 251 Mg max take-off weight and 202 Mg max landing weight.
In comparison the A380 has a max landing weight of 386 Mg. Clearly the 787 is not up against a hard practical limit in terms of landing weight. Yes, stronger gear weighs more.
We agree that weight of batteries impacts their usefulness for aircraft. That's why I mentioned it in the quoted sentence :-).
> The 787 can operate out of many airports the A380 cannot.
Yes? I said batteries would have to be a lot lighter and kerosene a lot more expensive before they are a practical replacement. I think we agree, but I think you think we disagree?
In comparison the A380 has a max landing weight of 386 Mg. Clearly the 787 is not up against a hard practical limit in terms of landing weight. Yes, stronger gear weighs more.
We agree that weight of batteries impacts their usefulness for aircraft. That's why I mentioned it in the quoted sentence :-).