Wave Engine Flies Pulsejet-Powered UAV

Wave Engine Corp. demonstrator
Credit: Wave Engine Corp.
Baltimore-based Wave Engine Corp. has successfully flown an uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) from a standing start on the runway powered by a valveless pulsejet, also known as a wave engine. The simple constant-pressure device, which has no moving parts, consists of a U-shaped tube incorporating an inlet...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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