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"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" wrote:
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Good questions. The RCAF seems to prefer twin-engined fighters too.

Anyone?

There's a lot to be said for redundancy, particularly over water.

This is true, but IIRC my Dad said that if his F-101B (for example)
needed both of its J-57's and should he lose an engine, often that
meant that it's time to eject. How long can the F-5, F-4, F-18, -14,
-15, Tornado, etc. fly on only one engine?


A lot further than an F-16 with one out.



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