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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 12:06 pm
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Originally Posted by edcho
I think the older (more inefficient engines) turn at a bit more than 20k rpm @ 100% but 50k rpm does seem a bit high .
The core on a smaller engine may turn at 20k, but the fans mentioned in the post I was replying to are turning at 2.5k (GE90) to 8k (CF34).
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