Originally Posted by
uncljoe
Close but NO cigar !!!!Aircraft, Im thinking of...
1. incorporated some "tried and tested systems & equipments."
2.designers decided NOT to adopt a variable geometry which was internationally favored at that time.
3.had a all moving tailplane & standard rudder
4. production aircraft had a redesigned outer wing with the leading edge reduced to 45 degrees and greater span.
5.one proto type had 5 engines
6.flight tests began in 1964 but a lenghty development period delayed its service debut until early 1970's
Hopefully the last clue
7. KAL 902 & KAL 007 edited by adding the KAL 902 (JWB)
Well, that should generate some pretty fair guesses. Thanks; Ernie P.