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What is the maximum specific thrust for a ramjet at M=0? M is

the flight Mach number. What is the expected specific thrust of the
ramjet (with subsonic flow in combustor) at M=20?

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Final answer:

The maximum specific thrust for a ramjet occurs at M=0, while the specific thrust at M=20 is lower than the maximum value.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a ramjet, the maximum specific thrust occurs at M=0, which is when the flight Mach number is zero. At this point, the specific thrust is at its maximum value. The specific thrust of a ramjet with subsonic flow in the combustor at M=20 would be significantly lower than the maximum specific thrust at M=0. At M=20, the specific thrust would be reduced due to the increase in flight Mach number.

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