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Old 2nd Jul 2004, 03:56
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ETOPS refers to extended Twin operations.

A345 is not affected by ETOPS cos its 4 engine.

B777 is due to 2 engines. Basically, to operate a twin engine commercial airliner, the nearest suitable landing airport have to be less than 180mins away. This is a backup in case one engine failed.

A345 is not affected cos in event one engine failed, there are 3 more to go.

A345 control is via stick (aka fighter jets) and B777 via yoke (like a steering wheel)

B777 is designed by CAD (computer aided design)

B777 seems to be more efficient
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