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Old 3rd October 2009 | 03:58
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Thanks for that! While increasing the momentum drag, the "ram pressure recovery effect" does increase the thrust as well at higher speeds, doesn't it? 1) Off-loads compressor and 2) increases mass flow? I suspect the advantages are higher for turbojets though.
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