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Old 28th Oct 2008, 16:06
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keesje
 
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What's the noise target of the Turboliner? In the 1990's Saab promised 76dB to Crossair but achieved only 78 dB, much to Crossair's annoyance.

I think good progress has been made in this area. The level, frequency & characteristics combined with new fluid dynamics technology has provided significant improvements.. e.g. the sharp wingtip transsonic noise seems almost eliminated.

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They should do some wotk on the starters though (or go for electric drive & start at a more remote place)..

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