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Subject: Re: leaking planes Re: [really OT] (was: Re: [OM] OM] OT - Titanium)
From: Chris Barker <cmib@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 13:53:45 +0200
>on my page shortly thereafter. What causes the diamonds in the exhuast
>plume?
>
>/Acer Victoria
All "decent" engines have them (the Tornado's RB199 does not) - nb personal
prejudice, not scientific observation.  I believe that it is the formation
of Mach cones in the exhaust that shapes the flame into 'V' or diamond
shapes.

Chris

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