Originally Posted by Check Airman
I still think the 380 should have all 4 reversers. The bean-counters let money blind them sometimes. The minimal drag effect of the 2 outboards (assuming it's accurate data) is still batter than none at all.
What's cheaper, replacing 2 outboards because of FOD, or replacing the plane after it runs off the runway and into the water?
I guarantee you that there will be
less planes off the runways into ditches by
leaving off the outboard reversers.