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by dmurray 1254 days ago
Yes, it's impractical to have a roundabout in the middle of a runway which an airliner must negotiate during its takeoff roll.
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Given how the passengers squeak with moderate turbulence, imagine how they'll take high-speed veering during takeoff? But of course a roundabout only works because all vehicles approaching are preparing to come to a complete stop if another vehicle will intrude upon their path, which can never be compatible with "accelerate steadily to racing car speed"