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To: Blueflag

Max fuel load when we flew back in the late 80s was 222,500 pounds. At take off power, we burned 12,000 pounds per hour per engine. At cruise we burned about 4000 pounds per hour per engine. WE cruised at mach .77. At that speed each engine burned about 1 quart of fuel per second. So we were burning about 5 gallons per mile.

I have a few photos on my home page.


246 posted on 04/03/2006 12:56:08 PM PDT by BulletBobCo
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To: BulletBobCo

Great photos on your home page! Thanks for the memories!


252 posted on 04/03/2006 2:44:29 PM PDT by Orca
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