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What are the large pods behind the inboard engines? Fuel tanks?
Tom |
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I see it now - landing gear.
Thanks, Tom. Tom |
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That's where the main gear is stowed after take-off.
Most Tupolev aircraft had this feature with the exceptionof the Tu-144 ("Concordski"). Regards, Herman "Tom Hayden" geezer1two3atcomcast.net schreef in bericht . .. What are the large pods behind the inboard engines? Fuel tanks? Tom |
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Thanks, Herman.
Tom |
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