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Old 10th Apr 2019, 12:49
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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?
The problem with the MAX is that the larger, more forward, engine nacelles create too much lift at high angles of attack. Strakes would create even more lift. Why would that help?
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