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Old 20th Sep 2005, 12:49
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Groundloop
 
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ETOPS,

True the wing bending is caused by aerodynamic forces but the A340 wing bends up more than the 330 because it generates more lift because the 340 is a heavier aircraft because of its higher fuel load.

Therefore as the outer wings bend up more, hanging engines off them bends 'em back down again.
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