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Old 01-09-2008 | 05:31 PM
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From: Leftof longitudinal
Default Doesn't really answer the question but....

The DC-8 we fly (CFM-56-2-C-1) burns between 11,000 -12,000 pounds per hour at .84 in the 3 zeroes. (2800-3200pph per). Higher in the mid to high 20's. Long Range Cruise brings it down to 10,000 if not heavy. <g>
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