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Does The McDonnell Douglas MD-11's Tail Engine Have A Fan?

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• January 21, 2026 •

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Does The McDonnell Douglas MD-11's Tail Engine Have A Fan?

A look at the unique design choices made for the MD-11 and earlier DC-10 trijets, and how this influenced the DC-10's success and the MD-11's failure.

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