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Old 11th November 2001 | 03:25
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The Hawker (BAe) Harrier also uses de-mineralised water injection, onto the turbine, to gain extra thrust for take-off and vertical landing. Very effective, too, although the GR3 only had 90 seconds worth available per flight.

It cooled the turbine, allowing higher RPM and fuel flow (and therefore more power) for the same stress on the back end of the engine.
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