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Old 09-05-2008, 11:31 AM   #35 (permalink)
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Well, to jonrs point, an M1 tank uses a turbine that produces very little torque for its power rating (like 262 FTLbs), but creates 1500 hp @ 30000 RPM. The torque to move the tank is obtained through reduction. But an M1 is not a model of fuel efficiency either.
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