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Old 6th Oct 2011, 18:12
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starpanther
 
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Derated engines

Folks,

I understand that derated engines are used to reduce engine wear and for noise abatement.
I read that derated engines reduce the range of the aircraft.

Why is this so ?

Thanks for your time and regards,

Starpanther
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