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Old 11th September 2003 | 20:28
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NWSRG
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Take-off thrust question

Folks,

With an aircraft like the 777, the engines are mounted very low down, I think the ground clearance is only 18 inches or something like that. On rotation, does the proximity of the engines to the tarmac give the aircraft any benefit? Does the aircraft get any additional 'thrust' due to reaction with the ground?

Just curious.
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