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Old 4th December 2010 | 16:30
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This aircraft can fly for nearly nine hours , and gets approx 70 mpg on Jet A1.

French homebuilders are using Peugeot/Citroen car engines to achieve astounding performance on very low HP. The simple reduction gear and high diesel torque allows a large diameter slow turning prop. This efficiency helps to offset the weight of the iron car diesel engine.
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