RE: Does a turbine run better with inlet ducting
Mike could also be the fact that the F86 is just a woofer compared to the Habu.
I know when I first flew the H I was taken aback by it's total performance. Same as the little F16 from Phase3, look
At it's performance on a 2500, I think you are looking at two different packages not just the intake duct.
As for turbines I always try to duct where possible to as close to the intake as possible but always leave a good supply
Around the turbine case to cool both engine and tail pipe. I have seen some total tight installs that scare me in the past.
Mark.