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It costs >$100k (potentially much more) per overhaul of a turbine engine. That's a lot more than it costs to overhaul a reciprocating engine (probably 10x more).

I agree that they are more reliable though (part of why most helicopters use them, since loss of the engine is much more serious problem than in planes)




> It costs >$100k (potentially much more) per overhaul of a turbine engine

Aircraft certified piston engines will reach that cost in overhauls much quicker than a turbine


That is just not true. You can google the cost of overhauling a Cessna engine, it's nowhere near 100k.


But you need to overhaul it way more frequently, and buy replacement parts, and consumables regularly.




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