Originally Posted by
NutLoose
Prey tell, what was it? a modified jetpipe?
They were looking at adding three core engines from the v2500 I think when I was in, in a triangular fit on either side. It was one mooted Idea.
I always thought 2 RB211 on the back end would have been superb, after all they tested on on them.
Yes Nutty,
I believe a modified Jet Pipe was all that was required, to introduce cold air to the jet stream. That would have reduced noise levels and enabled landing at all EASAland airports...but possibly beyond MOD budgets at the time.