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Old 05-12-2016, 02:37 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Gas turbines may have a lower weight and fewer moving parts than a reciprocating engine with the same power output, but their maintenance is more specialized and the time between overhaul is shorter, not to mention their air intake filters have a shorter life.
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