athodyd

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Noun

A simple [[jet]] [[engine]] consisting essentially of a [[tube]] with a means of delivering [[fuel]] and [[ignition]] into the tube. The engine can only be started in a fast [[airflow]]. This type of engine is expected to be able to provide cruising speeds at [[Mach number]]s of around 5 to 7 (5 to 7 times the speed of [[sound]]).

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