Naphtha-type jet fuel
Term · Energy · MLC-T-ENE-001392
A fuel in the heavy naphtha boiling range having an average gravity of 52.8 degrees API, 20% to 90% distillation temperatures of 290 degrees to 470 degrees Fahrenheit, and meeting Military Specification MIL-T-5624L (Grade JP-4).It is used primarily for military turbojet and turboprop aircraft engines because it has a lower freeze point than other aviation fuels and meets engine requirements at high altitudes and speeds. Note: Beginning with January 2004 data, naphtha-type jet fuel is included in Miscellaneous Products .
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENE-001392 |
|---|---|
| Field | Energy |
| Subject | Petroleum |
| References | EIA Glossary |
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