Why not tail jets?
To move the topic a bit off subject: Given the structural and maintenance advantages of wing pylon mounted engines and their one principle disadvantage (longer landing gear) why don't we see more large high wing passenger aircraft?
In addition, wingtip surge tanks are self draining on a wing with dihedral.
Last edited by Mechta; 1st Aug 2012 at 21:41.
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If you don't buy the concept of spreading the mass laterally to reduce the wing root bending moment consider this ...
Tune in and watch an Olympic gymnast. I bet you could hold your entire body weight by hanging with both hands from one ring directly overhead but I bet you can't do a crucifix. Watch an Olympic champion doing a crucifix and consider the additional structure (muscle) he has in his shoulders to withstand the wing root bending moment!
Works the same way for an aeroplane!
Happy landings!
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Tune in and watch an Olympic gymnast. I bet you could hold your entire body weight by hanging with both hands from one ring directly overhead but I bet you can't do a crucifix. Watch an Olympic champion doing a crucifix and consider the additional structure (muscle) he has in his shoulders to withstand the wing root bending moment!
Works the same way for an aeroplane!
Happy landings!
3 Point
