Originally Posted by
renxxx1981
Internet is forever! :-)
I too found interest in this 20 year old discussion on the FSW design idea searching for any benefits to fuel tank proximity with a nose-mounted, IC engine for a prop-jet.
Since many jets have long noses and swept-back wings, preliminary thoughts are that you get the CG closer to the tank on suction for less pitch changes between full- and empty- fuel tank situations with FSW's.
Interested in any comments -