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Old 4th Nov 2010, 14:38
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Containment

Is the containment symmetrical in the engine, or is it designed to offer greater protection on the inboard and upward directions? I realise there's a weight v protection issue, but it may be possible to sacrifice containment down/out if it would improve protection of other areas of the airframe without significant weight gain.

(Yes, yes, mere SLF but with a background and continuing interest in engineering risk assessment and aerospace design.)
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