Why not use an oxidizer on jet engines, wouldn’t it provide better efficiency/power output?

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Why not use an oxidizer on jet engines, wouldn’t it provide better efficiency/power output?

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Increased complexity and increased weight of the engine and fueling systems. The tradeoff just isn’t worth it, particularly considering the atmosphere already provides plenty of oxidizer.

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