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What is the primary difference in power source between a turbocharger and a mechanical supercharger in piston aircraft engines?

A turbocharger is driven by engine exhaust gases, whereas a supercharger is mechanically driven by the engine crankshaft A turbocharger is driven by an electric motor, whereas a supercharger uses hydraulic fluid pressure A turbocharger is gear-driven from the accessory gearbox, whereas a supercharger utilizes ram air pressure A turbocharger operates using engine oil pressure, whereas a supercharger is powered by cabin bleed air

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A turbocharger is driven by engine exhaust gases, whereas a supercharger is mechanically driven by the engine crankshaft

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