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Old 07-31-2020, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Leakytanks View Post
A potential compromise would be a conventional engine with air driven turbines (big RATs) to supply electrics. The concept would be like ram jet - use conventional to achieve cruise, the air turbines supply power to the plasma engine.
Sounds like a free lunch to me. NSTAAFL.
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