McDonnell PJ40
| McDonnell PJ40 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| XPJ40-MD-2 on Katydid target drone | |
| Type | Pulsejet |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Aircraft |
| First run | 1942 |
| Major applications | McDonnell TD2D Katydid |
The McDonnell PJ40 was a pulsejet engine built by McDonnell Aircraft during the mid 1940s.
Variants and applications
- XPJ40-MD-2
- McDonnell TD2D Katydid[1]
Specifications (XPJ40-MD-2)
Data from NASM[1]
General characteristics
- Type: Pulsejet
- Length: 71.5 inches (1,820 mm)
- Diameter: 7.5 inches (190 mm)
- Dry weight:
Components
- Compressor: None
- Fuel type: Petrol
Performance
- Maximum thrust: 660 lbf (2,900 N)
References
- ^ a b "McDonnell XPJ40-MD-2 Pulsejet Engine". National Air and Space Museum. Smithsonian Institution. 14 November 2016. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
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United States military ramjet, pulsejet, and scramjet aircraft engine designation system
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- RJ45
- RJ47
- RJ49
- RJ51
- RJ55
- RJ57
- RJ59
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- PJ32
- PJ33
- PJ35
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