In 1950s there were several attempts to design steam turbine jet aircrafts:
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc58164/m2/1/high_res_d/19930085809.pdf
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc52887/m2/1/high_res_d/19630003317.pdf
http://hdl.handle.net/2060/19690030675
Here is a calculation of the steam jet engine aircraft from the 1952 study "Basic performance characteristics of the steam turbine-compressor-jet aircraft cycle" by A. Fraas and G.Cohen. Results are showing that this concept is feasible.
I wonder if it is possible to build racing aircraft with the steam turbine driven ducted fan and high temperature steam condenser?
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc58164/m2/1/high_res_d/19930085809.pdf
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc52887/m2/1/high_res_d/19630003317.pdf
http://hdl.handle.net/2060/19690030675
Here is a calculation of the steam jet engine aircraft from the 1952 study "Basic performance characteristics of the steam turbine-compressor-jet aircraft cycle" by A. Fraas and G.Cohen. Results are showing that this concept is feasible.
I wonder if it is possible to build racing aircraft with the steam turbine driven ducted fan and high temperature steam condenser?
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