I'll see your spare tire and raise you an engine...
We had the capability on our older 747s to carry a spare engine inboard of the #2 engine. It was known as a 5th pod, and was a production option from Boeing. It could actually be carried on either side, but if it was on the right, it interfered a bit with loading the forward cargo pit. The JT-9 engine and its transport dolly would not fit in the cargo bay, so this was the solution. I believe it was available on the 707 as well. It made for a great trivia question - how many engines could a 747 have? Six, four main engines, the 5th pod and the APU!
Robert, @roofrat
Just when you think you have seen it all ! This is a first for me... Thanks buddy, you just made my day. I'm telling ya, one of these days you are going to cause me to drag out a few Phantoms or Century jets from the stash... 😉
I'll see your spare tire and raise you an engine...
We had the capability on our older 747s to carry a spare engine inboard of the #2 engine. It was known as a 5th pod, and was a production option from Boeing. It could actually be carried on either side, but if it was on the right, it interfered a bit with loading the forward cargo pit. The JT-9 engine and its transport dolly would not fit in the cargo bay, so this was the solution. I believe it was available on the 707 as well. It made for a great trivia question - how many engines could a 747 have? Six, four main engines, the 5th pod and the APU!
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Would definitely do a double take on seeing that photo.
The very same capability Virgin Orbit uses as a lunching platform https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CosmicGirl(aircraft)
That's a quick way to deliver a wheel assembly to another station.
Great pic, Robert!
Thanks for sharing!
Very cool, also a great shot of an early winder.
Great picture, I thought it was always time to build another Phantom.
Very interesting, Robert.
Invoking the voice of Capt Spock. "fascinating."
Very cool, Robert (@roofrat). Who knew?
So - you gonna model that? Come on...!
Robert, @roofrat
Just when you think you have seen it all ! This is a first for me... Thanks buddy, you just made my day. I'm telling ya, one of these days you are going to cause me to drag out a few Phantoms or Century jets from the stash... 😉
Take care brother, and stay safe.
Tanks,I mean thanks.@lgardner