Suggested Cruise Segment Specific Fuel Consumption Values for Several Aircraft Types

 

Aircraft Type

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(lb/hr/lb)

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(kg/hr/N)

Homebuilt

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Single Engine

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Twin Engine

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Agricultural

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Business Jets

0.50 - 0.90

0.05 - 0.09

Regional Turboprops

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Transport Jets

0.50 - 0.90

0.05 - 0.09

Military Trainers

0.50 - 1.00

0.05 - 0.10

Fighters

0.60 - 1.40

0.06 - 0.14

Military Patrol, Bombers, and Transports

0.50 - 0.90

0.05 - 0.09

Flying Boats, Amphibious and Float Aircraft

0.50 - 0.90

0.05 - 0.09

Supersonic Cruise

0.70 - 1.50

0.07 - 0.15