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Key Air Force Study Endorses Continuance Of Advanced Propulsion Initiatives

Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

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A key Air Force study suggests the service continue development of a pair of advanced propulsion initiatives. The Air Force, in its June 21 study titled Global Horizons on the service’s global science and technology vision, the Air Force’s chief scientist office says the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) should continue development of Adaptive Versatile Engine Technology (ADVENT), which has a goal of reducing fuel burn by matching engine airflow to a specific flight envelope. The study also suggests continuing…

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