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Old 18th January 2008, 13:02
paul peters paul peters is offline
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Re: Max bomb loads to distances for BC 4 engine bombers

This mathematics is not too difficult!
200 gallons reserve
Berlin is 1836 miles: needed 1836/0,94 gallons=1954 gallons. Full fuel load=200+1954=2154 gallons.
Fuel weight: 2154x7,2 lbs=15.509lbs. (Fuel density is 7,2lbs per gallon)
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