Afterburner Monday
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 Published On Mar 13, 2023

On a dreary Monday, when it's snowing, what could be better than some raging reheat?
Plus bonus comment.

A few people have mentioned that the flame holder looks like it gets in the way of gas flow.
Remember the gas velocity is not so great there. In the jet pipe, there is some pressure and some speed. As the gas exits the pipe, the accelerating nozzle converts the pressure to a huge increase in speed, and that acceleration of the exhaust is how thrust is made.
Since it is located well upstream of the accelerating nozzle, the losses caused by the flame holder are minimal.

Editor's update: I have tried the Feather brand blades, and they are a big improvement.
They are more confidence inspiring, because they seem to work so much better.
Thanks for the recommendations!

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