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Old 22nd Jul 2014, 18:45
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"There will be no changes to the center wing box, but the wing will be extended, twisted and strengthened to handle the 5 tons of additional weight."

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"There are also some penalties to be counteracted: 1% because of increased drag (the fan diameter is increased to 112 from 97 in.) and 2% because of additional weight."
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