Ben Jackson wrote:

Endurance (as fuel burn/capacity) can be a big factor in overall speed.
A nonstop 800nm trip at 135kt takes only about 15 minutes longer than
a 800nm trip at 160kt with a fuel stop.

Most of us can't handle 6 hours without a pit stop to reduce hydraulic pressure.
I'll take the 160 knot plane with the smaller tanks.

George Patterson
There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the
mashed potatoes.