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Old 24th July 2011 | 17:43
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barit1
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Not an apple-apples comparison, aviatorhi.

Pick engines with similar static thrust. e.g. For 10K lb static, the turboprop (including gears and prop) will be lighter and burn a lot less fuel than a turbofan. It's only when you get to m0.6 or so that the turbofan surpasses the turboprop.
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