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Here's why the McDonnell Douglas MD-11’s tail engine is different than other trijets

When you observe a trijet on the ramp at an airport, your eyes will be naturally drawn directly to the aircraft's tail. On the McDonnell Douglas MD-11, the center engine is not fed in the same way ...
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Is it true that the McDonnell Douglas MD-11’s tail engine makes it difficult to fly?

The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 is the most common trijet flying today (sort of). At least that's true if one ignores the fact that the MD-11s are currently grounded following the 2025 UPS crash, and UPS ...