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Re: Yes, this actually flew
Byker (byker@do~rag.net) 2015/03/13 14:21

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"Charles Lindbergh"  wrote in message
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>
> Interesting, the Lockheed D-21 has a bit of a resemblance to the Leduc.
> See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_D-21

Related article:
https://medium.com/war-is-boring/the-blackbird-had-a-drone-sidekick-af482e3609f3

"Ramjet mania" swept through postwar aviation.  It seems they were being
attached to anything that could exceed 400 knots, including rotor blades:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai6SZHcLrVM

The ramjet's thirst for fuel, however, made it unsuitable for commercial
applications.


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