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Side engine loss is compensated by its opposite side engine reducing thrust (along with those in-between - in ratio).
This leads to a longer burn and slightly greater fuel waste - but it is stable and was designed just for this very occasion.
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Side engine loss is compensated by its opposite side engine reducing thrust (along with those in-between - in ratio).
This leads to a longer burn and slightly greater fuel waste - but it is stable and was designed just for this very occasion.