Two speeds will be taken for the
purposes of this comparison: normal full speed, or about 60 miles
per hour, and cruising speed of 45 miles per hour.
L 70.--At 60 miles per hour a distance of 3,000 miles will be
accomplished in 50 hours.
Fuel consumption about
13 tons + 9.75 tons (additional for safety) = 22.75 tons.
Available lift for fuel and freight = 27.8 tons.
Fuel carried = 22.75 "
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Balance for freight = 5 " about.
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At 45 miles per hour, distance will be
accomplished in 66.6 hours.
Fuel consumption about
10 tons + 7.5 tons additional = 17.5 tons.
Available lift = 27.8 tons
Fuel carried = 17.5 "
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Balance for freight = 10 " about.
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R. 33.--At 60 miles per hour.
Fuel consumption
14.25 tons + 10.68 tons additional = 24.93 tons.
Lift available for fuel and freight = 21.
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