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Comment by testplzignore

3 months ago

Maybe stupid question: Why not have the #1 engine spin in the opposite direction so that it doesn't go towards the fuselage?

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captaincrowbar  3 months ago

Because making every jet engine in two different models would make them a lot more expensive. It would also cause maintenance issues because of non-interchangeable parts.

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