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Aviation oddities. Aircraft innovation and research pioneers. Episode 3 https://youtu.be/n8c-hByk640

Consolidated Vultee XP-81 powered by both turbojet (GE J33), and turboprop (GE TG-100), 1945

This is my first post on this site so sorry if my question is too easily answered I am not well versed in the ways of the plane oh wise ones, I would like some extra info on this engine as for my science research assignment I am designing a theoretical improvement to the me262, this upgrade to...

Mysteries Around Howard Hughes Aircraft. the D-2, XF-11, And The President's Influence Controversy https://youtu.be/e-YVHkee6Qo

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OK, folks, here comes a real esoteric request. I have been researching this question for a loooong time, and have not found a definitive answer. The The Me-261 was powered by the legendarily wretched (underdeveloped, arguably) DB paired motor units. On most of the aircraft that shared the use of...

Check out this article at RetroMechanix.com on an experimental Consolidated PB2Y-3 Coronado flying boat equipped with integral JATO motors in the rear step of the hull: I believe the installation is unique to this particular Coronado, as JATO units were normally hung externally under wing...