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That’s incorrect. Raptor does not use a TEA/TEB igniter like Falcon. It uses a spark igniter. The green flame here is unintended engine ablation :) The chamber
by elteto 6y ago
That’s incorrect. Raptor does not use a TEA/TEB igniter like Falcon. It uses a spark igniter.
The green flame here is unintended engine ablation :) The chamber was melting.
- ArPDent 6y agospecifically it's copper being vaporized i believe
- remarkEon 6y agoNice. Flashbacks to highschool chemistry. I'm assuming this isn't something you want to have happen ...
- SAI_Peregrinus 6y agoNo, engine-rich combustion cycles are definitely not something you usually want. Especially not on a re-usable craft.