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Duct Propulsion
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A means of propelling a vehicle by ducting a surrounding fluid through an
engine, adding momentum by
mechanical or thermal means, and ejecting the fluid to obtain a reactive
force. Compare rocket
propulsion.
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References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
