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Originally Posted by 4X4
When a plane dumps fuel, does it get dumped in such a way that it would mostly evaporate before hitting the ground, or are there unfortunate people below that get showered in jet fuel?
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It depends how old the plane is. Some of the more modern fighter jets have advanced fuel dumperers that more effectively aerosolize the fuel. It results in a wider dispersal pattern which can lead to other issues.