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Old 6th Feb 2007, 02:54
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OhForSure
 
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TAS of 360 is fairly common. Max cruise is around there too. PW150A engines are actually based on PW's 4000 series turbofans apparently. 3750 odd KW of power out of each of the buggers! Roughly twice as powerful as older props, and uses significantly less fuel. Now who said props are for boats...
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