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Old 27th May 2007, 14:21
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barit1
 
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While thrust AT THE SAME SL N1 OR EPR is certainly less at altitude, many (most?) engines have some "bump" built in to partially or fully compensate for altitude - up to a certain critical limit.

Therefore, don't take it for granted that Vmgc will be less. Go by the book!
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