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These are called "contrails" (short for "condensation trails") and are ice crystals formed from the water released by a jet engine. When jet fuel burns, it creates gases including carbon dioxide, but also substantial water vapor. At high altitudes, the temperature is much lower than on the ground, and water condenses and freezes. Depending on the altitude, wind, and the humidity of the air, contrails can persist for a few seconds or for many hours. When many contrails combine to form long-lasting clouds, they can affect the weather like any other cloud, except that they are higher in the atmosphere.
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The white trail behind jets in the sky poison?
jet plains have a white trail behind because of the moisture for some time. in higher layer of atmosphere where there is hot air to disturb it. this trail is suspeded for a long time
What is the name of the white trails that jets leave behind?
The white trails left behind jets are known as contrails.
Why do planes leave white trails?
The heat of the engines, especially jets, leaves a trail of white condensation in the cold atmosphere.
What role did air jets play in the Korean War?
If not for the American Jets and well trained pilots we would not have been able to push the hordes of china men like a trail of tree ant's in the jungle, We kept them at bay during the day hours from our Jets, and bombing runs. They fought at night. The Jets were definitely a big part of saving many American lives and pushing our way back to the dmz, the second time.
What is the white trailing mark left behind by some jets when they are flying?
They are the same things that come out of your car... exhaust.
Are there business jets that you can rent for a month?
You can rent business jets, by the hour, at www.bluestarjets.com. If you have any questions you can call them at 1 (877) 482 4563 to learn more about their affordable prices.
Is it practical for a business to lease private jets?
I would say only if they can afford to. If the business is a major corporation, then certainly. If the business is small and leasing private jets, there could be some corruption going on behind the scenes.
What are those spots in a jets flame trail?
They are called "dancing diamonds" and are formed when the pilot initiates the afterburners and are formed when the exhaust (flames) travel at above supersonic speeds.
Who is is better jets or giants?
Jets.
Do passenger jets leave a white trail?
Yes sometimes. The white trail is called a 'contrail' and is caused when water in the air through which the plane is flying condenses out on particles produced from the plane's engine exhaust. Thus any plane with an engine can produce a contrail if the conditions are right.
Why do fighter jets have vapour trails?
All aircraft engines emit hot air and they are usually flying in very cold air, so the hot air appears as a vapour trail.
Who broke the speed of sound in a jet?
We call them sonic booms. There are jets can fly faster than sound speed.
