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29th June 2006 | 05:15

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saurabh

Joined: May 2006

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From: India

mostly advantages like
less damage due f.o.d.,iceing,bird hits,etc.
no mid span shrouds in fan,more strength

The disadvantages are
-high weight
-low aspect ratio i.e. low thrust