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Old 13th July 2011 | 17:05
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Yes it's a turbojet, it provides significant thrust to assist during takeoff, climb, high altitude, heavy load etc. It can be used as an APU but uses way too much fuel for that role. I think it's the only plane with turboprop and turbojet engines installed at the same time
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