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Old 26th Nov 2017, 08:38
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mustafagander
 
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Blu-y, don't be so dismissive of wing mounted engines. They are a very good practical compromise for so many reasons. Look up and think about engine wing bending relief, ease of maintenance, fuel line protection, fire safety of pods, fuel feed by gravity, lack of fuel lines through the fuselage, various aerodynamic advantages, the list goes on. It is definitely not because it is a cheap solution, rather it is a very good design feature.
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