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Quote:
Originally Posted by svandamme
I'm calling BS on that.
the
increased complexity of systems
decreased reliability (complexity goes up reliability goes down)
increased maintenance reqs (more complexity in systems to check and test )
increased cost for parts not used on any other application
vs
the low actual chance of using it effectively...
=
Zero ROI
And if it at all were true.. We'de have seen a picture of a 747 in Zone 5 by now..
It would be too awesome and impossible to keep that a secret.
AF1 has
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Electric_CF6
No mention of any variant with AB. at all. |
You have confused me with someone that thinks AF1 has reheat. I only mentioned the maneuvers in the 707 version.
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