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Have to be the exact opposite of what would be the appropriate power source. Low thrust engine, High drag plane. Doesn't make much sense. The fuel consumption/ Km would be horrendous. Nev

I think its just a case of "because I can" rather than any practicality.

 

 

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Have to be the exact opposite of what would be the appropriate power source. Low thrust engine, High drag plane. Doesn't make much sense. The fuel consumption/ Km would be horrendous. Nev

Dunno, Nev...depends on engine size, and whether the thought of an endless succession of high G loops appeals to you??????

 

 

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Have to be the exact opposite of what would be the appropriate power source. Low thrust engine, High drag plane. Doesn't make much sense. The fuel consumption/ Km would be horrendous. Nev

And you would have to constantly change your home field.

 

 

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That type of flying machine needs thrust= pull. Jets don't have it, especially a pure jet (without bypass) Draggy machines have a great capacity for absorbing power, if you try for speed when the design is not that way orientated. The geometry of a powered parachute (low thrust line) means the vehicle will climb if the thrust is large and I guess you could get into a bit of strife that way if you overdid it. Nev

 

 

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