About Joel Osborne Expertise I can answer all questions involving aeronautical, and aerospace mechanics, I am a licensed mechanic rated on several type jets, I consider myself a expert on the subject, but I am not shy to ask for help from others. There is only one thing I cannot answer is involving the engineering of airplanes, it is somthing I am now studying.
Experience I have been a mechanic for eleven years, I am now studying to become an aerospace engineer, then I can answer more questions.
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Publications Several FAA documents involving my work, has led to several changes.
Expert: Joel Osborne Date: 7/8/2007 Subject: Boeing 747 400
Question Can a Boeing 747 400 jumbo jet at maximum weight take off on only 2 engines? The length of the runway is irrelevant Thanks Paul
Answer Paul, thanks for the question.
No.
Okay for more elaboration, it takes maybe, ninety percent N1 power for the thrust to get that weight going, it would take a heck of a lot more to get all of those guys running, you dont need 4 engines to land, it can land on 1 engine, but you dont need that kind of power to land.
Thanks for the question, let me know if this needs explantion or elaboration.
