Re: Turbine Duke or turbine Baron?

[Montblack]

("Thomas Borchert" wrote)
> There's also a guy in Germany working on a conversion of the Duke to twin
> Thielert diesels - the big ones doing 350 HP. He's got one flying.

> See http://info.thielert.com/centurion/main/news_start.php?newsid=340


http://www.dukeb60.de/
(With pics)

http://www.dieselair.com/
(Third story down - diesel specs vs. Lycoming)


Montblack

[George Patterson]

Montblack wrote:

> http://www.dieselair.com/
> (Third story down - diesel specs vs. Lycoming)

So, the answer to your question on range is that the diesels burn less fuel
*and* give you a speed increase.

George Patterson
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