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Apr 2013
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The Rotating Detonation Engine

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The US Navy has huge gas expenses - sending some Earth's most sophisticated ships across the world's oceans can get pretty expensive. But could the rotating detonation engine really save millions? Learn more about this technology with Scott and Ben. 
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