> ...I would think nearly all aircraft engines are turbocharged or > supercharged > to help compensate for power loss at altitude. 4% every 1000 feet above > sea level... > They are not. Turbos are not needed for the lower altitudes and just add cost and complexity not to mention greater care in power management.
But, in places like Western Washington, if you want to travel year round south or southeast bound, a turbocharged engine makes that possible. RLE _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
