Author describes features of his design of rocket automobile; main differences between his and Opel's design; reports experiments with car of his design, manufactured by J P. Eisfeld Powder and Pyrotechnic Works, at Silberhuette, in which velocities as high as 180 km. per hr. were attained in two seconds; claims rocket engines can be made thermally more efficient than internal-combustion engines; foresees unthought-of speed and interplanetary communication.
Rocket automobiles, experiments and prospects
Versuche und die Aussichten des Raketenwagens
Technische Blaetter ; 18 , n 38
1928
4 pages
5 Figs.
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Deutsch
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