Chinese scientists increase fighter jet afterburner efficiency to nearly 100%: study

Technology developed by Chinese scientists that gives fighter jet engines an unprecedented level of thrust when the afterburner is activated could give the Chinese military the edge in air combat, according to researchers with the Aero Engine Academy of China in Beijing.

According to ground tests, this novel technology boosts the efficiency of afterburning to 99 per cent, matching the fuel efficiency of long-distance cruising conditions. It also reduces engine vibration by 80 per cent under maximum operational loads, thereby minimising the risk of aircraft damage.