The thing is, this wouldn't have magically solved the issue. Larger engines hanging from your wing fundamentally affect the balance of an airplane. Take the thr

The thing is, this wouldn't have magically solved the issue. Larger engines hanging from your wing fundamentally affect the balance of an airplane. Take the thrust vector for example. The further you move the engine from the longitudinal axis of the plane, the stronger the angular momentum is, that is exercised from the engines onto the plane, especially when pitching up.