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ELI5: Why do cargo planes such as the C130 and the A400M use propellers instead of jet engines? Woul (by Sparky)
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ELI5: Why do cargo planes such as the C130 and the A400M use propellers instead of jet engines? Wouldn't jet engines be more powerful and allow more weight to be carried over a larger distance?
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