Bruce Simpson wrote in message . ..
On 18 Jan 2004 22:34:52 -0800, (robert arndt) wrote:

3) the V-1 had to reach 250mph off the ramp for the pulsejet to
operate independently,

Sorry, take a look at the V1 launch videos (there are two) on this
page:

http://aardvark.co.nz/pjet/argusv1.shtml

and you'll see that the engine is running while the craft is static,
long before it reaches launch speed.

The initial engine run was done remotely with the purpose of running up to operational temperature. Had the V-1 been launched cold the As014 engine would not function as the operating temperature inside the tube had not been reached. The V-1 could not propel itself off the ramp either and the cycle could not run independently until the missile hit 250 mph.

Rob