Thread: Why does the shuttle throttle on ascent?
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Old January 8th 07, 12:52 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,sci.space.history,sci.space.shuttle
Duncan (NZ)
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Default Why does the shuttle throttle on ascent?
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Pat Flannery writes:

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. :-)

One wonders what sort of emergency would justify running the engine a
bit faster for just ten minutes, and then replacing the entire
aircraft.

saving yer bacon comes to mind.

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Duncan