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Old 01-07-2019, 11:39 PM   #91 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
Reminds me of the Y2K motorcycle. The helicopter turbine engine returned 4 MPG city, 17 highway. Lenno said he accidentally melted a bumper from a nearby car while riding it.
Turbine efficiency is HIGHLY related to load. they are decent at or near full load, but terrible fuel efficiency at low loads/ idle. Cool as can be though.

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