https://jalopnik.com/heres-why-airplanes-have-engines-on-the-wings-or-on-the-1826425627#spbg4pc71
ineffective blows over the concept of car engine location. I came this close to
about rear engines, for example. It seems that the world of airplanes has some
video is one of the best explainers of why.
The two most common places for airliners to mount jet engines are under the
has noticed this. The tradeoffs for each location are pretty fascinating, and,
watch:
https://youtu.be/QqjZSHIKWzE
Wing Mount
Pro: Much easier engine access for service, can mount more and/or bigger
engines, less structural reinforcing needed, shorter fuel lines, safer in case
of engine fire
Con: High noise levels, susceptible to ground/foreign objects/debris damage,
requires larger rudder (in case one engine is lost)
Rear Mount
Pro: Quieter operation (from inside cabin), less likely to take in
debris/foreign objects, more suitable to more kinds of runways/airstrips, can
reverse aircraft on ground
Con: Harder to access for maintenance, requires more structural support and
longer fuel lines, more dangerous in case of fire
characteristics of each type of engine mounting.
aviation much more familiar to us ground-based gearheads.
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