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Old January 7th 07, 08:53 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,sci.space.history,sci.space.shuttle
Pat Flannery
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Default Why does the shuttle throttle on ascent?



Morgans wrote:

Of course, on some engines, that was grounds for grounding the aircraft to
inspect the engine, to see if it was damaged from exceeding 100% power.

On the P-51 Mustang, this was called "War Emergency Power"; it would
give some extra zip, but would also destroy the engine in around ten
minutes after engaging it. :-)

Pat