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Old 10-09-2022, 08:31 AM
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To generate 140 amps at 13 volts requires 2.44 hp. Volts times amps divided by 745.7 equals HP.
Yes. And the Alternator efficiency (at cruise) is booked at 65%. I think more HP is lost during Accel.

 


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