>on my page shortly thereafter. What causes the diamonds in the exhuast
>plume?
>
>/Acer Victoria
All "decent" engines have them (the Tornado's RB199 does not) - nb personal
prejudice, not scientific observation. I believe that it is the formation
of Mach cones in the exhaust that shapes the flame into 'V' or diamond
shapes.
Chris
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