| | Afterburner (engine) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) |
 | | An afterburner is an additional component added to some (A gas turbine produces a stream of hot gas that propels a jet plane by reaction propulsion) jet engines, primarily those on (Click link for more info and facts about military aircraft) military aircraft. |
 | | The jet engine afterburner is an extended exhaust section containing extra (A substance that can be consumed to produce energy) fuel injector nozzles. |
 | | When the afterburner is turned on, fuel is injected and (Click link for more info and facts about ignites) ignites immediately due to the high temperature of the exhaust gases. |
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