03-21-2003, 04:59 PM
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Originally posted by thebigNil
Isnt JP8 diesel that has been refined so that it doesnt have as much sulfer and doesnt smoke nearly as bad as normal diesel?
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What is JP-8?
JP-8 powers military aircraft and other high performance vehicles and equipment, including tanks, power generators and space heaters. JP-8 is very similar to Jet A/A-1 fuel, which is used in commercial aircraft around the world.
JP-8 is made by refining crude petroleum. Its primary ingredient is kerosene. The primary ingredient in JP-8 is kerosene, usually about 99.8% by weight. In addition to kerosene, JP-8 contains very small amounts of many other substances, such as benzene, and various additives to inhibit icing, prevent static charge buildup, avoid oxidation, and decrease corrosion.
Why does the U.S. Air Force use JP-8?
Between 1976 and 1996, the Department of Defense began converting from JP-4 to JP-8 because JP-8 is safer to use. Planes using JP-8 are much less likely to explode if damaged in combat.
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