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Old 02-28-2010, 10:12 PM   #28 (permalink)
orange4boy
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The Golden Egg - '93 Toyota Previa DX
90 day: 31.91 mpg (US)

Chewie - '03 Toyota Prius
90 day: 57 mpg (US)

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Dragonfly numbers...

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Originally Posted by vielecustoms View Post
another efficient homebuilt plane
Dragonfly FAQ - Dave Morris
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Fuel Capacity: 15 gallons
Fuel Consumption: 3.4gph at 165 mph TAS
Range: 500 miles with 30min reserve at 165 mph or 840 miles with 30min reserve at 130 mph
That's 48 mpg at cruise! Sweet
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