Tri-jets like the DC-10 were popular due to their efficiency & straight-through engine layout. Dual & tri-jets were almost equally ordered between 1970-1990, powered by CF6 engines. Smaller carriers ...
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In the meantime we had de-rated the CF6-50 to 45,000 lbs of thrust for use on a special short-range version of the B747 for ANA. Because we had this engine in hand, we proposed it to Airbus and Boeing ...