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		mig39 on Feb 15, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Last Flight Out When the author refers to AN-8 fuel, do they mean JP-8? Jet fuel / Kerosene?

bearbin on Feb 15, 2023 | [–]

AN-8 is kerosene, similar to JP-8, but with a lower freezing point specification.

https://erdc-library.erdc.dren.mil/jspui/bitstream/11681/243...

jacquesm on Feb 15, 2023 | [–]

This is the engine:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivchenko_AI-20

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