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21st Dec 2016, 08:21

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how far can you stretch the MTOW on an RJ ? 2 tons ? (5% ?) or is it not possible at all on this type?

5% easily on any type, I'd say, provided you could takeoff at the legal MTOW ie not performance-limited). Just don't have an engine failure.

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