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Old 31st August 2006 | 16:09
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GOLF_BRAVO_ZULU
 
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From: 2 m South of Radstock VRP
Advantages:

more available wing area for generating lift

more available wing leading edge/trailing for flaps/slats

places the engine weight on the wing and provides a degree of bending relief

on 4 engine types, the greater engine spacing provides less chance of an uncontained engine failure damaging the adjacent unit or the airframe

in the event of an engine fire, the wing has some degree of protection

easier/quicker engine changes and maintenance

Disadvantages:

the offset thrust line creates a bending moment on the wing at high thrust

the offset thrust line creates a pitch-up moment at high thrust

the additional distance from the centreline creates a significant yaw moment in the event of an engine power loss

the ground clearance is reduced increasing the chances of FOD

when subject to high G loads, the moment created by the mounting pylon may distort the wing; as similarly, heavy landings

the nacelle and pylon create additional drag
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