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Old 14th Jul 2011, 15:05
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AdamFrisch
 
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The wonderful Extra 500 which basically employs the RR250-C20 has a gas burn of about 80L/hr at 200kts, and can be reduced down to 60L/hr at 170kts according to figures. That's about 15gph if you really want economy. For a 6 seater, that really is pretty good gas mileage.

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