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Detail of the interface between the thrust chamber and the nozzle extension. The silver ring is the end of the thrust chamber; at the aft end of this ring can be seen vents through which some the turbine exhaust gases flow. The remainder of the gases are routed inside of the double-walled nozzle extension, where the gases exit through gaps between the shingles comprising the inner nozzle extension wall. The turbine exhaust gas is relatively cool ( | ||||
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