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Old 01-30-2002, 11:56 PM   #5
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Originally posted by Type R
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Are rotary engines better though?
No, they are simply different. Very few moving parts, very high redline capacity, but lower total displacement ability assuming you use a maximum of 3 rotors, challenging lubrication issues, and a naturally poor combustion chamber efficiency in terms of the complete burning of fuel.
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