Jet Fuel History -- Concorde, too!
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Jet Fuel History -- Concorde, too!
At some point in my reading, I read that one factor (American) airlines had against opting for the Concorde was the specialized fuel it consumed. At any time in the developmental or production history of the Concorde, did it require special fuel to operate?
If so, did later engine modifications ameliorate the need for that special fuel, or was it that as other jet engines developed, they too required the same fuel?
What type of fuel does the Concorde now utilize?
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R. J. Emery
If so, did later engine modifications ameliorate the need for that special fuel, or was it that as other jet engines developed, they too required the same fuel?
What type of fuel does the Concorde now utilize?
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R. J. Emery
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WOK, most -- if not all -- those (non-Soviet) fuels were readily available worldwide and about the same cost in the late 1960's? The Concorde's fuel required no special filtering or additives which may have set it apart from the requirements of other jet a/c?
By comparison, what fuel was the 707 and 727 burning then?
When I read the passage in one book or another about the special fuel required, it took me aback. I presume now that source was mistaken.
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R. J. Emery
By comparison, what fuel was the 707 and 727 burning then?
When I read the passage in one book or another about the special fuel required, it took me aback. I presume now that source was mistaken.
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R. J. Emery
