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0.21

Breguet · Experimental · France · Early Jet (1946–1969)

0.21 — Experimental
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The Leduc 0.21 was a research aircraft built in France in 1953 to refine the practicalities of ramjet propulsion. Initially proposed as the 0.20, it was essentially similar to its predecessor, the Leduc 0.10, but scaled up by around 30%, with tip tanks added to the wings. It was not capable of take-off under its own power, and had to be carried aloft and released.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Experimental
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
France
Manufacturer
Breguet
Service Entry
1953
Produced
2
Engine
1× ramjet
Thrust / Power
14300 |eng1 kn-ab= |eng1 lbf-ab= lbf
Length (ft)
41
Wingspan (ft)
38
Empty Weight (lb)
8378
MTOW (lb)
13228
Endurance (hr)
15 minutes
Service Ceiling (ft)
65617
Max Speed (Mach)
0.87