RE: A Peek At Jet Engine and Afterburner

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A Peek At Jet Engine and Afterburner

in technology •  7 years ago 

Another cost of AfterBurner is that it increases the heat signature of jets, thus, exposing them to the enemy radar and fire.

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It does increase the heat signature of the aircraft, but I guess it'd be gainful since the jet will be long gone before the enemies could get their guns ready.