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Stabilizer Trim would NOT function.
Gosh, I wonder why?
Common, with early design jet transport aircraft, in such extreme situations.
And yes, I know of the pilots that did so, with the DC-8.
707, similar, except...M.96 not exceeded.
IE: with the 707, severe mach tuck would be experienced at mach numbers exceeding M.85.
NOT a pleasant experience...
Mach tuck with the L1011...hardly noticable, due to the superior design.
Burbank got it right with their superb wing design.
L1011, in a class of its own, in aeronautical terms.
IE: the gold standard, to which others hope to attain.
From all reports previously, deHavilland got it right with the DH, (later HS.) 121 Trident.
Trident...a good hi-speed design, from the get-go.
Triplex autoland was superb, as well.
