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Old 10th April 2006 | 07:40
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Rainboe
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1- on a smaller aeroplane, the trim/thrust effect will have more power than on a large long fuselage
2- the engine would have to be placed further back causing bigger trim problems. This rear positioning would be necessary to allow for easy removal and clearance from the rudders.
3- it would waste a large part of rear tailcone volume which is already there.
4- it would call for a higher tailfin as rudder space would be wasted. These jets live in tight hangars, so it would not be popular.
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