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		rdiddly on Aug 15, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why airlines no longer use rear-engine planes On the other hand, if we change the word from 'weight' to 'thrust' it becomes an accurate-ish statement.

MaxikCZ on Aug 16, 2021 [–]

But wings are not only major producer of lift, they produce the most of drag as well.

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