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Old 22nd Aug 2007, 13:54
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Actually the A380 will only have reversers on 2 of its 4 powerplants. This is to save weight.
I have been told that engines 1 and 4 had no reverse thrust because, due to the large wing span, reverse thrust on these engines would blow up too much dust from the strips. However, this might be an additional reason besides the weight issue.
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