Water Injection
A similar system was used in airplanes during WWII. Water was injected into the cylinders on demand to boost horsepower on demand during climbs and dogfight maneuvers. There was only a limited supply of water available for injection on the fighters, but it was considered a valuable advantage. This system was used in several German planes as well as in the famous P51 Mustang and the F4U Corsair.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_injection_%28engines%29





