Dictionary Definition
athodyd n : a simple type of jet engine; must be
launched at high speed [syn: ramjet, ramjet
engine, atherodyde, flying
drainpipe]
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English
Noun
- A simple jet engine consisting essentially of a tube with a means of delivering fuel and ignition into the tube. The engine can only be started in a fast airflow. This type of engine is expected to be able to provide cruising speeds at Mach numbers of around 5 to 7 (5 to 7 times the speed of sound).