Technically, it's a Pulse Detonation Engine, not like the pulse-jet in the
V1.
Potentially more efficient than other jet engines. Without question
absurdly, possibly dangerously, loud.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulse_detonation_engine
Thad
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From: Randall Clague <rclague@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2016 05:52:40 -0700
Subject: [AR] Re: AFRL pumpy stuff
That's the pulse det engine. The V8 is in the faired volume below the
fuselage, behind the display engine.
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Anyone recognize the engine on that thing? Reminiscent of a Cosworth but"inexpensive,
not quite. Almost certainly an F1 or Indy engine, Hardly strikes me as
off-the-shelf automotive components" although I guess that depends whathttp://media.defense.gov/2008/Aug/21/2000685178/-1/-1/0/080821-F-1234S-002.JPG
you've got on your garage shelf.
Cheers,
Mark L
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