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I read somewhere that some Soviet jets used huge quantities of alcohol for cooling.
by russell_h 2y ago
I read somewhere that some Soviet jets used huge quantities of alcohol for cooling.
- echoangle 2y agoSpecifically the Tu-22 is known for this.
- kevin_thibedeau 2y agoMany of the Russian fighters still in active service have alcohol coolant. The ground crews are reputed to partake when they want a tipple.
- p_l 2y agoMiG-21 radars used high quality pure ethanol in evaporating cooling system
- natmaka 2y agoSome did, however there were no Soviet jets at the time of this story.
- genocidicbunny 2y agoStill do, though these days they're a little more efficient, so it's only the flight crew that needs to be cooled with that alcohol.