From: "Keith Harris" <keith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 12:46 PM > From: "Alireza Alivandivafa" <DEmocrat2n@xxxxxxx> > Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 7:42 AM > > > In a message dated 7/16/2003 11:52:01 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > > jmgammon@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > > > > << On a prop, a few have tried T-tails more for stylistic reasons. Again > > these > > have been less than well received. The propwash over the tail actually > > helps get it responding even before flying speed is reached. >> > > > > Both the B1900 and E120 have them > > And don't forget the only two (popular) large turboprops in production at > present, the ATR and Dash 8. > The Lockheed C-141 Starlifter is a rare example of a jet with wing mounted engines and a T-tail. I can't quite imagine why. Maybe something to do with the loading or unloading through the rear of the fuselage? Gerry http://foley.ultinet.net/~gerry/aerial/aerial.html http://home.columbus.rr.com/gfoley http://members.fortunecity.com/gfoley/egypt/egypt.html