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Old 3rd Jun 2008, 17:35
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SirPeterHardingsLovechild
 
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Wait no more!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_point

You'll notice I queried your

Kerosine vapour will spontaneously ignite (flash point) at approx 45C.
But we both now know that the 'Auto-ignition temperature' is not the same as the Flash Point

Therefore:-

Kerosine vapour will spontaneously ignite at approx 220°C (428°F)


On the C130, 14th stage (bleed) air can be up to 125psi at 635°F according to Lockheed.
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