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Stay on tech issues guys...

In order to match staged turbos, you normally start with the 2nd stage first, then calculate what is required from the first stage to...

A cursory review of the first flight video disproves that theory. Raptor lifted off the runway at almost exactly 100 KIAS - clearly the...

Technical observations/ questions on the 10/23 Raptor video: 1. Observation - The nylon tufts appear really stiff compared to yarn ones...

Moderator Note: Okay, clearly the message hasn't gotten through. We've asked that you confine your discussion to the airplane...

According to both Peter's and Wasabi's videos on the subject, the only reason Wasabi did not fly it on their last visit was the airport...

Maybe PM can develop a new mission statement and make the Raptor become a Ekranoplan (Ground Effect Vehicle). It might have enough...

I don't think there was any evidence posted that the Wasabi team backed away from the project. He complied with the move request to a...

At the end of the video he says his car's engine crapped out and that due to that he needed to find new vehicle and would be delayed on...

Mark, you are a smart guy. Why did I not think of that? The racers do it. Agreed that spray bars will extend useful time, but with no...

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This thread has drifted so far away from discussing the Raptor itself that it's hardly recognizable anymore. Agreed on the closure. For...

This thread has run its course. It is CLOSED. If you want to discuss technical and design details of the Raptor, please keep it technical.

I dunno, if it was really too limber, we'd be seeing a lot of flex even in the 1g condition shown in the video. All we actually see is...

Agreed. About the only way to successfully get an engine certified in the US market is to get a Airplane manufacturer to foot the bill...