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Old 8th Feb 2002, 04:03
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widgeon
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On the RAR news group there was some conjecture that Robinson were soon too announce a Diesel powered ( French of German ) engine R44 . The french one claims 3,000 hr TBO and 30 % les fuel cost. Do you think it would catch on ?. I've been told engine is around 80K usd.