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Old 7th Jul 2005, 15:24
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Old Smokey
 
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Turbine engines will run on almost anything, so why kerosene?

Because Kerosene has a higher calorific value than the lighter grades of fuels in the Methane Hydro-Carbon series. Per unit of weight or volume, Kerosene gives you more bang for your bucks.

It's safer too.

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