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Old 01-05-2008, 07:09 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by blue2000s

Topless, it's true that a turbine engine, such as a jet on an airplane can also make more power under cooler air conditions, but power isn't the reason for the longer runway needed for take-off. That's due to the differences in ar density providing differences in lift. Hotter air, being less dense, provides less lift so the plane needs to be going faster before the lift force is sufficient to raise the plane.
Yeah I know... which is exactly what I said.
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