747 engine location
#22

I've heard some guys with more degrees than me say it's a structures consideration. Having mass outboard reduces the wing twisting moment (Q).
Last edited by HSLD; 08-27-2008 at 07:23 PM.
#23
Now Im not quite sure but I would bet with all the drag and the thrust to weight ratio, you would get more of a greater yawing factor on your kingair as compaired to loosing one on a 747. I would just think all that weight would help you stabalize. Plus with 4 engines you "basically" loose 1/4 of your thrust as compaired to 1/2 of your thrust on a twin. Thats just my idea though. I dont have any experience on either of those airplanes.

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