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Old 18th Jul 2007, 14:48
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fireflybob
 
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I would suggest that aircraft design is a factor when landing on critical runways. As has been stated it may be the case that benefit from reverse thrust is not accounted for but "older" aircraft had target type thrust reversers which provided a significant amount of aerodynamic braking when they were deployed. The fan type engines do not have this benefit.

My previous post was not intended to malign any specific type but merely a request for some statistical information - ie are certain types more predisposed to overruns when landing on wet runways? I think it's a fair question to ask.
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