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Old 1st December 2005 | 20:03
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Gingerbread Man
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HondaJet engine positioning

Can anyone explain to me how Honda work out the best position for the engines on the HondaJet? According to their website, mounting the engines over the wing reduces drag at high speeds, but I can't work out why.
I was under the impression that the engines had to be positioned such that the fuel tanks are not ruptured if any blades fail - is this not true?

Thanks for any help people can provide.

Ginger
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