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		nradov on June 5, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Flying-V: Flying long distances energy-efficiently The engine placement is also problematic for maintenance. Airlines prefer to buy aircraft that their mechanics can service with just a short ladder. That's one of the main reasons why all recent designs have engines only under the wings.

sokoloff on June 5, 2019 [–]

If it gave them a 1% cost advantage, airlines would be happy to have mechanics on scissor lifts or in buckets.

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