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Forum: Tech Log

5th Dec 2017, 08:28

Replies: 33

Its all in the wings

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Posted By mustafagander

The early B747-200s had ballasted nose cowls for...

The early B747-200s had ballasted nose cowls for the outboard engines for flutter damping we were told.
Another fringe benefit of the engine struts on #1 and #4 was that the inboard edge of the...

Forum: Tech Log

27th Nov 2017, 08:30

Replies: 33

Its all in the wings

Views: 9,861

Posted By mustafagander

Blu-y, Tail mounted engines can cost a lot in...

Blu-y,
Tail mounted engines can cost a lot in design. Start with the simple fact that, because there are no podded engines to hold down the wings, the wing structure must be heavier to resist the...

Forum: Tech Log

26th Nov 2017, 08:38

Replies: 33

Its all in the wings

Views: 9,861

Posted By mustafagander

Blu-y, don't be so dismissive of wing mounted...

Blu-y, don't be so dismissive of wing mounted engines. They are a very good practical compromise for so many reasons. Look up and think about engine wing bending relief, ease of maintenance, fuel...

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