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Old 3rd August 2007 | 10:00
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IO540
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From: EuroGA.org
Twin jets climb fast because of the single engine performance requirement.

+6000fpm is great but you pay awfully heavily for the capability, through carrying a second engine guzzling avtur at some 3 figure # of gallons per hour.

The real trick IMHO would be a < 2000kg SE jet, with a 25k ceiling, 1500nm range (to zero fuel), and ability to operate from a 700m hard runway.

I think a turboprop will get there first though, because of the propwash lowering the stall speed and making the takeoff distance a lot shorter.
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