Why Jet Engines are Attached to Airplane Wings

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Jet engines are typically attached to airplane wings for reasons related to aerodynamics, weight distribution, and maintenance efficiency. While some aircraft, like military jets, have engines mounted in different locations, wing-mounted engines generally enhance stability and reduce drag. The placement also allows for easier access during maintenance. The design decision is influenced by the aircraft's intended use and performance requirements. Understanding these factors is crucial for grasping modern aircraft design principles.
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why jet engines are attached to the wings of the airplane ,not other part?:confused:
 
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Dina1372 said:
why jet engines are attached to the wings of the airplane ,not other part?:confused:

They are not always placed on the wings. Where is the engine in an F-16 jet?
 
Look at a picture of an old VC10
 
thanks ,guys ,please don't get angry with( maybe easy) questions ,as I'm a senior high school any way how they decide where to put the engine?:shy:
 
Dina1372 said:
thanks ,guys ,please don't get angry with( maybe easy) questions ,as I'm a senior high school any way how they decide where to put the engine?:shy:

I googled jet airplane design, and got some good hits. This is an interesting article about the development of jet planes over time:

http://www.historynet.com/jet-aircraft-development.htm/2

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thank you so so much berkeman,it was Great.
 
Due to the constant never ending supply of "cool stuff" happening in Aerospace these days I'm creating this thread to consolidate posts every time something new comes along. Please feel free to add random information if its relevant. So to start things off here is the SpaceX Dragon launch coming up shortly, I'll be following up afterwards to see how it all goes. :smile: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacex/
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