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Old 29th November 2011 | 18:08
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If an aircraft reaches a high enough speed, in theory one could fold the compressor blades out of the way, and just let the ram air do its thing unimpeded.
This effect can be achieved by valving, gradually opening a bypass duct while closing down airflow to the gas turbine. Several schemes have been tested, going back to P&W's entry in the SST race of the late 60s.
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