Ah, thanks, Jim.
Chris
On 9 May 2012, at 16:15, Jim Nichols wrote:
> I'm not sure that the "Coke bottle" shape is necessary at Mach 0.80, like it
> is as you approach transonic speeds. I believe that the fuselage depth was
> chosen in order to pass the wing spar structure beneath the cabin, resulting
> in a flat floor and better cabin height. Because the wing is so thin, I
> suspect all of the fuel is also carried beneath the floor, but I have no
> real information on that.
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