Originally Posted by Tango
The 2/4 engine debate is not logical but emotional. Ask yourself this question. If you are 1/2 way across the Pacific and one engine goes out, would your rather be on a 777 or 747?
A 747 of course !
BTW: I was told by a colleague that the 757 had the most "over-powered" engines needed for a plane its size - because it was I suppose the first in this area. He said that a one engine 757 was better than a 3-enginge DC-8.