General analysis of problem for fighter aircraft indicate that with design maximum level flight Mach Number of 1.5 at 35,000 ft and given military load, power plant configuration resulting in lesser gross weight, and hence cost, is basic engine without afterburning. (see also Aeroplane v 85 n 2199 Sept 11 1953 p 393-6)


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    Title :

    Afterburners -- Are they worth while?


    Additional title:

    Aeronautical Eng Rev


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1953


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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