In the military, shutting down one or two engines to save fuel is a relatively common practice. Crews flying maritime patrol aircraft such as Lockheed’s Orion or Britain’s Nimrod had the ability to shut down two engines while in high-altitude cruise, allowing them to increase endurance. Such...
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