To: DUMBGRUNT
A vice president at Northrup once told me that the plane (SR71) literally leaked fuel until up to speed and the frame and / or skin expanded.
22 posted on
09/14/2019 9:16:35 PM PDT by
MHGinTN
(A dispensation perspective is a powerful tool for discernment)
To: MHGinTN
The SR-71 uses the JP-7 fuel (Jet Propellant-7) and it has a very high flash point of 60 °C (140 °F). Hence even if you throw in a match, it won't catch fire. The TEB (Triethylborane) is used to ignite the JP-7 at high altitudes and to maintain the ignition at high speeds and this enables the Turboramjet engine to capture and sustain the ignition.
23 posted on
09/14/2019 10:20:08 PM PDT by
Daaave
("You Nexus, huh? I design your eyes.")
To: MHGinTN
True - the plane took off with only a limited supply of fuel and needed to be refueled once airborn
25 posted on
09/15/2019 1:09:05 AM PDT by
PIF
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