Old 07-20-2007 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ERJ135
I would think that they would be more interested in hitting a 75/76 or 777 versus an ERJ. Its bigger easier to hit and a higher loss of life.

Actually an RJ would be a MUCH better target than a large airliner...it is similar in size and configuration to what the manpad is designed to hit, and has all the important parts located together.


A heavier airliner would probably just perform an single engine no-flap LDG, as has been demonstrated.
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