Implications of a wing pod creating lift...
New to the forum, but read a few threads on fuel distribution, fuselage mounted engines versus wing mounted engines, etc. and their effect on wing bending and overall lift.
My question is, what are some of the general implications of a wing pod (my focus on military aircraft more than civilian) that created lift? I could imagine less drag, greater flight time, heavier payload capacity within the pod. But I could also see stability issues at the edges of the flight envelope, etc.
Any references you can point me to are also greatly appreciated.