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Old 29th Feb 2012, 01:37
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Recip or turbine, more air requires more fuel. The exact ratio will vary slightly (but ONLY slightly) as component efficiencies migrate, but if you've found a way to boost airflow without increasing fuel flow, better patent it REAL QUICK 'cuz you'll soon be a billionaire!
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