Fuel Blend Powers B-1B
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer operated the first supersonic flight fueled by a 50-50 blend of synthetic fuel and petroleum, on Mar. 19. Pilot Capt. Richard Fournier detected no difference in performance, comparing it to flights using a 100% JP-8-fueled, GE F101-powered aircraft. The crew completed a...
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