SubscribeThe concept of water injection in aircraft engines is to enhance performance, particularly during heavy, hot, and high takeoffs. The water injection technique was used on older, low-bypass turbojet engines that lacked the required power under abnormal conditions. Photo: Tim Felce / Wikimedia CommonsAerial refuellers like the Boeing KC-135 rely on water injection for hot and high takeoffs. Photo: Mike Freer / Wikimedia CommonsModern engines feature advanced internal cooling techniques to reduce internal temperatures, eliminating the need for water injection. Water storage and its weight are the greatest drawbacks of the water injection process.

Source: Ethiopian News March 08, 2026 16:00 UTC