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K-Rigg

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They did it in 1933, and with the available jet A at airports, i can this being a viable technology if it was developed further.

The Besler steam plane...

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http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/...iven-airplane/





It's a steam powered biplane which was apparently silent enough that spectators could hear the pilot calling down while flying by. The engine reversal sequence in the video is pretty cool too!


How cool is that?



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The advantages of the “Besler System” that were claimed at the time included the elimination of audible noise and destructive vibration; greater efficiency at low engine speeds and also at high altitudes where lower air temperatures assisted condensation; reduced likelihood of engine failure; reduced maintenance costs; reduced fuel costs, since fuel oil was used in place of petrol; reduced fire hazard since the fuel was less volatile and operating temperatures were lower; and a lack of need for radio shielding.
So, would this pull like a freight train?
 
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