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Old 10th Apr 2019, 04:01
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Originally Posted by Chris2303
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Could the pitch up problem caused by the new engine position be ameliorated with the use of strakes such as those on the CF6 attached to the DC10?
Probably, but then you have the issue of understanding what that will do to the rest of the performance of the aircraft - will almost certainly increase fuel consumption, and would require major testing of what the altered airflow may impact in other stages of flight
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