The unmistakable silhouette of the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 is defined by the massive third engine piercing through its vertical stabilizer. While other trijets like the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar tucked ...
Historically, smaller jets typically only need two engines to power them, making the BAe-146 a very noteworthy exception. On the other hand, aircraft with four engines are typically significantly more ...
If you've ever taken a closer look at small planes or seen one being maintained, you might have spotted something interesting under the hood. The engine layout is often wide and flat, and not stacked ...