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Old 07-16-2010, 02:51 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Figure 14 in this NACA report shows how intake temps effect efficiency at variable loads. Note: Colder is better



http://aerade.cranfield.ac.uk/ara/1937/naca-tn-619.pdf
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