Actually the program was cancelled due to the noise. It was supposed to be forward deployable via truck, or towed by a jeep for observation/FAC purposes, but due to the noise it did more to give away friendly positions. Very cool idea though.
Pete Conlin
Edited: 03-Jun-2010 19:44
03-Jun-2010 19:41
That thing had to sound horrendous when it was flying!? Have you ever heard a pulse jet running? They used to speed race pulse jet powered control line airplanes at the Academy of Model Aeronautics Nationals every year. They're LOUD. Here is a video of a guy starting one.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEHw9lInIfg