The case for 4-engine planes - whats the advantage?

[G7USL 117]

>The A340 (at least the 200 and 300) are heavily>underpowered.>If you've ever seen one trying to get off the ground you'd not>want to fly one because of that alone, never mind the>passenger comfort.Well the one I watched displaying at a recent 'Discovery Wings' program looked extremely lithe.All the best,Dave.'Three greens and soft landings'

[flyerboy 114]

4 engines 4 long haul :-hah

[KevinAu 441]

>>Well the one I watched displaying at a recent 'Discovery>Wings' program looked extremely lithe.>>All the best,>>Dave.And I'll bet it made the flight display with a full boat of people and bags too. Right?