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But communist China is not 70 years old: despite the official rhetoric, China’s economic takeoff was mainly the result of Deng Xiaoping’s liberalizing 1978 reforms, and the country’s leaders no longer harbor communist ambitions.

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So the overall consumption of energy is about 25 watts at takeoff and 16 to 18 watts in flight.

For example, planes require more runway for takeoff because the heated, less dense air, provides for less lift.

Right after takeoff, a slight change in course is the difference between landing in Alaska or Fiji.

Unlike most other fixed-wing aircraft, however, it is capable of hovering, which has huge advantages for takeoff, landing and general versatility.

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