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Old 06-27-2021, 02:33 PM   #6 (permalink)
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One wonders about a motorcycle with a ducted fan and rear wheel drive. Which would be more efficient?

Or a duct with a Coanda nozzle at the front like a Dyson fan.

Or plasma actuators in the duct for an 'afterburner'.
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