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Old 11th Oct 2005, 11:18
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Preston Watson
 
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DC10, B727, L1011 Tristar have a engine on the tail-fin.
The L1011 max weight I think is 211 tons. Engines are wing mounted these days as maintenance is cheaper and easier.

Airliners wound't use only one engine due to ETOPS, safety, performance and reliability issues.
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