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Old 28th May 2007, 16:17
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Gas turbines are not "supercharged" at any altitude,
they are turbocharged at all altitudes.
That's what the compressor, driven by the turbine(s) does.
As in "turbojet" or "turbofan".

Thrust decreases with altitude because of reducing density.
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