Afterburner Collection

Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon from the Royal Air Force at full afterburner during takeoff
Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon from the Royal Air Force taken at full afterburner during takeoff at the Farnborough Air Show 2010

Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flanker from Myrhorod Air Base, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

Afterburner
Piotr Wrobel

Rolls-Royce Spey on an experimental test facility
Rolls-Royce Spey with experimental afterburner, running at full afterburner on an experimental test facility. Date: circa 1965

Turbo Union RB. 199 Mk. 104 engine
Turbo Union RB.199 engine assembly hall at British Aerospace Warton, with a Mk.104 destined for a Tornado F.3. The RB.199 turbofan engine with afterburner

Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engine in a test cell fitted with an experimental afterburner, on 1 April 1963. Date: 1962

Draken
Piotr Wrobel

Riding on Hornet
Piotr Wrobel

Bluebird during testing at Coniston Water, 7th November 1957. Donald Campbell today broke his own world record at Coniston Water, by averaging 239.07 mph

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Panavia Tornado GR4 in a fast pass

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French Navy Rafale M taking off

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Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 taking off

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French Air Force Mirage 2000D pair in formation

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Belgian Air Component F-16AM performing under a blue sky

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French Air Force Mirage 2000D in camouflage

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US Air Force F-35A Lightning II up close

A Russian Mig 29SM at the Farnborough Air Show. September 1996

A Fat Albert C-130 Hercules performs a JATO takeoff
The Blue Angels C-130 Hercules, Fat Albert, performs a JATO takeoff at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland

An F / A-18C Hornet launches from USS Harry S. Truman
Gulf of Oman, February 21, 2014 - An F/A-18C Hornet launches from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
October 12, 2008 - The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

A spaceship flies near a cosmic string from the formation of the universe
A spaceship flies near to a Cosmic String leftover from the formation of the universe

A Phobos mission rocket ignites its chemical thrusters to propel it away from the Earth into a large solar orbit that will intercept Mars in approximately 7 months

The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft in flight after takeoff
October 12, 2008 - The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft in flight after takeoff

Spacecraft fly among spacial eddies in deep space

Space Shuttle Endeavour liftoff
November 14, 2008 - Space Shuttle Endeavour and its crew head toward Earth orbit and a scheduled link-up with the International Space Station

A spacecraft nears a spaceport on another planet

The Soyuz TMA-16 launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
September 30, 2009 - The Soyuz TMA-16 launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

A spacecraft flys near a gas giant planet

The Soyuz TMA-12 spacecraft lifts off into a cloudless sky
April 8, 2008 - The Soyuz TMA-12 lifts off into a cloudless sky from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

Star Fighters on a routine space patrol
Star Fighters on a routine patrol

A shuttle delivers supplies to a space station
A shuttle from an Earth base makes its way with supplies to a space station in orbit over the planet

A spacecraft flies near an ice planet and its rings near a deep space nebula cloud

The blockade runner Treacherous Patronage nears its destination, Andvari station, carrying its illicit cargo. The orbital habitat is maintained by the Consortium for Free Trade

A starship from Earth with ion drive propulsion explores the cosmos

Spaceship with afterburners engaged as it approaches planet Earth
Rear view of spaceship with afterburners engaged as it approaches planet Earth

Spaceships used by different alien races are scattered throughout the galaxy
As mankind reached out further into space, meeting alien races became more common place. The exchange of technology between these alien races made deeper space travel easier and more common place

A spacecraft flys over another world

An enormous stellar power and manufacturing station built around a star, similar to a Dyson sphere (or maybe more accurately a Niven ring or a Halo) A small star, usually a class G or K

Two warships approaching a blue giant star
Original concept art for two warships approaching a blue giant star

A small spacecraft from Earth reaches a water planet after many light years

Two spacecraft takeoff from a colony on a desert planet
Two spacecraft takeoff from a colony which produces vegetation on a desert planet

The final launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis
July 8, 2011 - Space shuttle Atlantis just before it disappears into the clouds, Cape Canaveral, Florida

Artists concept of a futuristic colony on a water planet
Earth has a colony on this water planet which is one of the moons of the gas giant in the sky

The Soyuz TMA-18 rocket launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
April 2, 2010 - The Soyuz TMA-18 rocket launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

A starship from Earth travels to a red planet to begin an exploratory expedition

Two survey craft orbit a terrestrial type planet, still unnamed, as part of the Perseus Arm Astrographic Survey

A trial run on a rocket sled test fixture powered by rockets
NASA recently performed a trial run on a rocket sled test fixture, powered by rockets, to replicate the forces a supersonic spacecraft would experience prior to landing

Two spacecraft fly back to their space station out in the cosmos

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"Unleashing the Power: Witness the Thrilling Afterburner in Action. " Get ready to feel the adrenaline rush as the Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon from the Royal Air Force takes off, its engines roaring with full afterburner. The sheer power and speed of this aircraft are awe-inspiring. Not far behind, we have the Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flanker showcasing its own afterburner capabilities. The flames shooting out from its engine create a mesmerizing spectacle that leaves spectators in awe. Speaking of engines, let's delve into the heart of these incredible machines. The Rolls-Royce Spey on an experimental test facility demonstrates how they can push engines to their limits, delivering unparalleled performance. The Turbo Union RB. 199 Mk. 104 engine is another marvel worth mentioning. Its afterburner technology propels fighter jets like never before, ensuring they reach supersonic speeds effortlessly. But it's not just about power; efficiency matters too. Enter the Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engine, which combines thrust and fuel economy for optimal performance during flight operations. Imagine riding on a Hornet or Draken jet as they engage their afterburners – an experience reserved for only a select few brave souls who dare to defy gravity and embrace exhilaration at its finest. Let's take a trip down memory lane to 1957 when Bluebird was being tested at Coniston Water. Even back then, engineers understood the potential of afterburners in pushing boundaries and achieving new records. Whether it's capturing stunning photographs like JWS01420036 or witnessing jaw-dropping moments like JWS01420011 and JWS01420014, one thing remains clear – afterburners epitomize raw power and technological prowess in aviation history. So buckle up tight because when those fiery flames ignite within those engines' cores, you're about to witness pure dynamism taking flight – courtesy of the incredible afterburner technology.