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Old 6th June 2008 | 08:41
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BOAC
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No - jets run at around roughly 80-90% of max rpm in the cruise, and that reduction represents a significant and non-linear reduction in stress on the engine. You will get a rough idea if you sit near an engine in the cabin and listen to the change in noise when top of climb is reached.
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