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Do afterburners use excessive amounts of fuel?

The purpose of an afterburner is to provide additional thrust, and it is obvious that more fuel is needed for that. But that is to be expected independent of an afterburner. That more thrust needs ...
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Why afterburner fuel nozzles aren't creating a lot of drag during normal operation?

I cannot understand how afterburner fuel nozzles are not crating a lot of backpressure and allow engine to work when afterburner is not in use? They close almost 50% of the exhaust area. Is there any ...
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