Calling this a working jet engine is not really an overstatement. As every backyard jet jockey knows, the first goal of DIY jets (aside from not hurting yourself) is self-sustaining.

Bob Maddox once built the world’s largest pulse-jet engine and mounted it in a 1965 Jaguar. Star Wars audio engineers even recorded his pulse-jet engines for the movie Solo.

Bellowing up to 140 decibels, a valveless pulse jet drastically accelerates the speed of bikes, scooters, skateboards and more. Here's how to make one from scratch in about 8 hours.

Pulsejets are a popular DIY build for the keen experimenter, much loved for their mechanical simplicity and powerful roar. However, it can be difficult to get them running smoothly and producing ...

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Why isn't the pulse jet used in military applications? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.

The Islamic State (IS) group attempted to develop high-speed drones powered by pulse jet engines like those used in V-1 bombs dropped on the UK during World War Two, an investigation has found. A ...

Robert Maddox is a builder and seller of real pulse jet engines with powers up to 1000 pounds… and if that’s not a cool enough hobby, he’s also bolted one to a bicycle. The 50-ish pounds of ...

Bob Maddox once built the world’s largest pulse-jet engine and mounted it in a 1965 Jaguar. Star Wars audio engineers even recorded his pulse-jet engines for the movie Solo.

The pulse jet engine (pictured here, with air intake unit at right) was found at a hospital in Mosul, Iraq in September 2017 The Islamic State (IS) group attempted to develop high-speed drones ...

The pulse jet engine (pictured here, with air intake unit at right) was found at a hospital in Mosul, Iraq in September 2017 The Islamic State (IS) group attempted to develop high-speed drones ...