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Old 29th Jan 2013, 16:51
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Lyman
 
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I think communication is the problem, not specifics, or even theory.

If I put a cucumber in brine and vinegar for 48 hours, is it a cucumber or a pickle?

I do not deny the J58 satisfies the description of TurboRamjet. That makes it a hybrid, not a Ramjet.

A Ramjet engine derives compression and ignition from capturing passive airflow, not in compressing it mechanically.

Is that incorrect?

If a GE 90 captured some airflow aft of the fan and directed it back into the engine ( it does), is it a partial "Ramjet"?

If Einstein called a five a four, is he wrong?
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