athodyd
A simple jet engine consisting essentially of a tube with a means of delivering fuel…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 numbers of around 5 to 7 (5 to 7 times the speed of sound).
Meaning
1 sensesA 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 numbers of around 5 to 7 (5 to 7 times the speed of sound).
a simple type of jet engine; must be launched at high speed
Origin
Shortened form of aerothermodynamic duct.Shortened form of aerothermodynamic duct.
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Forms
plural: athodydsSynonyms
4 synonyms- a simple type of jet engine; must be launched at high speed:ramjetramjet engineatherodydeflying drainpipe