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Old 01-08-2009 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by RAHPilot5
stupid question:

Does a full tank of Biofuel weigh the same as a full tank of JetA?

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Not stupid at all. Typical bio diesel is about 8% heavier than jet A. This doesn't help the range issue either. The reduced specific energy and increased weight combined would probably cost you about 10% of your range compared to jet A. Not great, but most airplanes could still serve the routes they were designed for, but possibly not with a full load.
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