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RE: Re: How loud are these?
I don't remember. Most of our 5kW and 10kW sets were mounted in either M101 or M105 trailers with a deuce tank and we weren't paying for the diesel.
The TM should have fuel consumption data at various loads. They're usually pretty accurate. I'll be out in the shop...
RE: Re: How loud are these?
They're screamers.
High RPM, air cooled diesel, un-ducted fan and no sound house=hammering loud.
Noise is why they're being retired to make room for the "tactical quiet" sets. They're still very capable sets.
If it's going to see a lot of use, consider making up a...