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Old 14th May 2006 | 17:05
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Mad (Flt) Scientist
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I doubt it; even for the same energy input to the turbines, I doubt they'll extract energy as efficiently as when new (gaps and seals have probably degraded, causing the turbine (and compressor) to lose efficiency.

IIRC, the Speys of UK Phantoms - which were very old by the end of their life - had fuel flow AND thrust penalties large enough to be accounted for in aircraft operations.
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