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Evan.
The engine was carried internally, it was a CFM-56, smaller than a 74 engine. Although I do remember a fuel stop in Pago Pago where Quantas had two 74's on the ramp. One had the engine removed and the other had the replacement engine on the wing, 5th pod it think is what they called it.
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Originally posted by kent olsen View PostEvan.
The engine was carried internally, it was a CFM-56, smaller than a 74 engine. Although I do remember a fuel stop in Pago Pago where Quantas had two 74's on the ramp. One had the engine removed and the other had the replacement engine on the wing, 5th pod it think is what they called it.
Virgin Orbit is using them to launch satellites.
I wonder if they discontinued that on the 747-8.
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Looking at a still cockpit image posted today from the Virgin Orbit launch, the right seat pilot is pressing the rocket release button at the moment of separation. The left seat pilot (PF) has his right hand on the rudder trim. I wonder how much yaw that 5th pod-mounted rocket creates.
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Originally posted by Evan View PostLooking at a still cockpit image posted today from the Virgin Orbit launch, the right seat pilot is pressing the rocket release button at the moment of separation. The left seat pilot (PF) has his right hand on the rudder trim. I wonder how much yaw that 5th pod-mounted rocket creates.
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