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Old 11th Jul 2002, 10:55
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BlueEagle
 
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Unfortunately the answer to the question, 'Why are these safety systems not fitted?' is nothing more than cost.

To carry the extra safety systems creates a weight penalty that can either be accepted or overcome by a bigger engine and a stronger airframe, either way it is down to money.
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