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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 1962: Recoil Propulsion

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on November 22, 2020 · Episode: 1962 Rockets, jets, and other (inherently fast) recoil propulsion systems. Today, jets and rockets.

Tags Benjamin Franklin Empire State Express No. 999 fireworks Francis Scott Key Jacob Willem 'sGravesonde James Rumsey jet propulsion John Fitch railroad trains Rainhill Trials recoil propulsion Robert Stephenson rockets speed steamboats William Concreve rockets

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