Is there any practical use in locating engines above the wing?
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Engines over the wing and engines under the wing
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Higher mounted engines are less prone to FOD (foreign object debris). And normally the jetblast from the engine is of smaller concern since it will pass over a normal human body when taxing.
Besides from that I dont think there is any. But they have a lot of disadvantages like more prone to clear ice breaking off from the wings etc.
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