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Old 4th Sep 2017, 16:13
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The C-5 Ramstein crash was attributed to a TR deployment near lift-off. Yes, the destruction of lift by the TR efflux is probably more a factor than just the TR. On aft-mounted engines, the effect is drag caused by the TR panels and reversed thrust without the lift destruction component. Still the highest yaw of all the engine failure modes and add in a crosswind, control becomes difficult. IAS is usually limited at about 200 KIAS, depending on type.
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