Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Four engines absolutely makes sense for reliability and damage tolerance. Especially since commercial models are available...would be a tough sell if they had to clean slate it.
Originally Posted by
ERJF15
In the future, the folks who decide what the POTUS is gonna fly will have to change their logic in why they prefer a four engine airplane as opposed to two.
I'm sure having the ability to takeoff with one engine out (from a normal length runway) is a requirement as well as the subsequent range/endurance required. Are there any two engine platforms that can match those four engine specs with an engine out?