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1. inhuma+7l[view] [source] 2026-02-03 16:54:13
>>CGMthr+(OP)
> Airbus is also assessing shielding the area of the fuselage closest to the engines to minimize the risk of a blade off — one or more composite blades breaking, which could dent or puncture the fuselage and, in the worst-case scenario, strike a passenger.

sightly terrifying

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2. csours+EA[view] [source] 2026-02-03 17:57:43
>>inhuma+7l
High bypass turbo fans do this as well, it's just in the fan/engine housing, not the fuselage.
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