| abstract |
A fuel containing methylacetylene-propadiene, commonly referred to as MAPP gas, produces thrust in a flight vehicle having a pulse detonation engine. The MAPP gas fuel of this invention may be used alone or combined with other conventional fuels such as hydrogen, JP-4, JP-5, JP-10, kerosene or any other suitable hydrocarbon fuel. Such hydrocarbon containing fuel includes, but is not limited to, acetylene, methane, ethylene, propane, butane or liquified petroleum gas. MAPP gas fuel is mixed with an oxidant containing oxygen or air and ignited. The detonation wave created produces thrust for the flight vehicle. A method of powering a flight vehicle having a pulse detonation engine with MAPP gas fuel is also disclosed. |