"Ian MacLure" wrote in message
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"Neil Gerace" wrote in
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That's why they're using the BBJ airframe and not the regular -700
one, I'm guessing. The BBJ has the fuselage of the -700 but the wings
and gear of the larger -800. Similar to the mods Boeing did to the
747-100 to make the -SR, for short, frequent cycles.
There is a world of difference between the stress spectrum
inherent in airline usage and the MPA environment.
Its not just the cycles.
And still doesn't address the engine reliability issue.
I believe ( and I expect P3 crew community would agree
with me ) that the redundancy provided by 4 engines is a
very desirable if not mandatory feature in an MPA.
Does anyone know the comparative loss rates for the Atlantique vs P3?
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