What is the Next Generation Propulsion Technology at RRX Aerospace?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the next generation propulsion technology being developed by RRX Aerospace, focusing on a preliminary hybrid engine design and its potential return on investment (ROI). Participants explore the implications of the projected ROI timeline and the credibility of the company's claims and information.

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  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express skepticism regarding the 7-75 year ROI range, questioning its practicality and the certainty it provides for project planning.
  • Others draw parallels to historical funding for ambitious projects, suggesting that substantial investment can lead to significant advancements, despite initial doubts.
  • Concerns are raised about the quality of the information provided by RRX Aerospace, with one participant describing the description as "word salad" and questioning the legitimacy of the company.
  • Another participant notes the lack of information on the parent company "RSL," speculating on its connection to Rutherford and expressing doubts about the overall credibility of the project.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express skepticism about the claims made by RRX Aerospace, with multiple competing views on the credibility of the information and the feasibility of the proposed technology. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the legitimacy and potential of the project.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include a lack of detailed information about the company's operations and the unclear nature of the proposed technology, which may affect participants' assessments of its viability.

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FYI:
http://www.rutherford-research.ca/rrx/aerospace/nextGenPropulsion.php
RRX Aerospace, is proceeding, with development, of a preliminary hybrid engine design and, possibly, prototype. RRX Aerospace expects excellent return on investment, in the 7-75 year range.

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in the 7-75 year range.
That's the sort of certainty I like to put in my project plans!
I hope they engineer better than they punctuate.
 
mgb_phys said:
That's the sort of certainty I like to put in my project plans!

It's all about the funding!

When JFK said we would put a man on the moon by the end of the decade many experts thought he was nuts. It's pretty amazing what can be done when you throw goobs of money, people and resources at a problem/project.

It' is quite a range of years I'll admit. Did you see some of their work though? Some of it is pushing numbers around and developing theories or processes and not actual products.
 
kach22i said:
It's all about the funding!
Well, no - that 7-75 years isn't a development time, but an ROI. They are saying that if the idea works, it may or may not turn a profit in my lifetime. I won't be rushing to invest any time soon...

This looks to me like a scam. The diagram is non-descriptive and the description is just word salad. It has no meaning whatsoever. And the corporate information is so thin it leads me to believe it is just a one-man operation that does...well...he made a website. :rolleyes:
 
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Could be right, I could find no information on the parent company "RSL" assuming the "R" stands for Rutherford.
 

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