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Old 06-11-09, 19:41
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Default AD41 Consumption

Thanks for the reply, really helped! Decision made, going for the Statesman 330...just need to find one now!



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Originally Posted by Pendana View Post
As a rule of thumb, a direct injection diesel engine burns approx 0.21 litres per horsepower per hour at full chat. Reducing revs to a cruise level ( about -10%) should half the consumption.
So for a pair of AD41's 400hp*0.21 = 84 litres per hour at 3800 rpm.
Reduce to say 3200 rpm for cruise and consumption is about 42 litres per hour or about 9.3 gallons per hour.

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