Eli5: why do diesel engines tend to be turbocharged rather than supercharged or even N/A?
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Diesel_Series_71
Two stroke Detroit Diesel 71 series all used superchargers (roots blowers) and these were often fed by dual turbos.
Two strokes by design need assistance to efficiently scavenge hence the supercharger.
Interestingly,
’71 Series are equipped with a blower yet still referred to as “naturally aspirated” ‘
unless also equipped with turbo chargers
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