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Old 3rd September 2002 | 09:02
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Intruder
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If fuel burn is the only consideration, fly at the max range cruise speed, which will give the most "miles per gallon" (or kilometers per liter). If you fly either faster or slower than the max range cruise (sometimes called "Econ") speed for the given conditions, you will burn more fuel.
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