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According to the report, Hypersonic missiles could soon fly faster, farther, and cheaper thanks to a new ramjet engine developed by GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin.
The report stated that the liquid-fueled rotating detonation ramjet features a compact design that frees up space for extra fuel or payload while cutting manufacturing costs. Its smaller footprint, combined with higher thrust and improved fuel efficiency, allows missiles to travel farther without adding weight or size.
The report said that the engine also ignites at lower speeds, letting smaller boosters start the ramjet and simplifying the overall system.
The report added that, unlike conventional ramjets that rely on steady combustion, this engine burns fuel and air through continuous detonation, generating strong thrust at high speeds.
Additionally, the result of this is quicker strikes on high-priority targets and a lighter engine that leaves room for added range.
Source: NextGen Defense
The report stated that the liquid-fueled rotating detonation ramjet features a compact design that frees up space for extra fuel or payload while cutting manufacturing costs. Its smaller footprint, combined with higher thrust and improved fuel efficiency, allows missiles to travel farther without adding weight or size.
The report said that the engine also ignites at lower speeds, letting smaller boosters start the ramjet and simplifying the overall system.
The report added that, unlike conventional ramjets that rely on steady combustion, this engine burns fuel and air through continuous detonation, generating strong thrust at high speeds.
Additionally, the result of this is quicker strikes on high-priority targets and a lighter engine that leaves room for added range.
Source: NextGen Defense
