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Bucking Bar
This thing looks "spendy"
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Seems like one answer to the nacelle clearance issue might be to move the engines further out, mid span and increase rudder authority to compensate. The spar could be slightly lighter with the weight more evenly distributed and the power on pitch up which makes takeoff weight a thrust issue on the -700 could be ameliorated. (not that Boein does not already know these things)
Boeing can't do that on the cheap...you would need a whole new spar, and that would cost beucoup money.
The fan on the LEAPX 737/8/9 is 66"
The fan on the GTF 32XNEO is 81"
Which one is more efficient?
The re-engined 737-9 is like a Toyota Yaris with a spoiler and 20" tires, I'm glad DAL didn't bite...
The 737-7 might be a contender because the mini-bus is too heavy, even more so with the GTF...
The timing of the current NB order and the timing of end of deliveries makes me think there is a NEO in DAL's future, not a 737RE...
Cheers
George