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Old August 19th 03, 07:02 AM
Henry Spencer
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Default Pulse detonation?

In article ,
Arthur Hansen wrote:
Is pulse detonation applicable for rocket technology?


In principle, yes. It offers very high combustion pressures without
needing high-pressure pumps.

In practices, maybe someday. The fact that it's been coming "real soon
now" for going on fifty years is not encouraging.
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