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_ofdw
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JetBlue A320 tail strike on takeoff, B350 in oppos...
Most airliners have TCAS:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_collision_avoidance_sy...
dharmab
on Feb 10, 2022
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Yes, TCAS allows cooperating aircraft to tell each other their position. But it's not required for small aircraft and both aircraft need it for functionality.
_ofdw
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No, both aircraft don't need it.
As long as the traffic has a transponder, TCAS can see it.
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