This survey of supersonic combustion ramjet (scramjet) engine development in the United States covers development of this unique engine cycle from its inception in the early 1960's through the various programs currently being pursued and, in some instances, describing the future direction of the programs. These include developmental efforts supported by the U.S. Navy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and U.S. Air Force. Results of inlet, combustor, and nozzle component tests, free-jet engine tests, analytical techniques developed to analyze and predict component and engine performance, and flight-weight hardware development are presented. These results show that efficient scramjet propulsion is attainable in a variety of flight configurations with a variety of fuels. Since the scramjet is the most efficient engine cycle for hypersonic flight within the atmosphere, it should be given serious consideration in future propulsion schemes


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    Title :

    Supersonic combustion ramjet /scramjet/ engine development in the United States


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    International Symposium on Air Breathing Engines ; 1976 ; Munich, Germany


    Publication date :

    1976-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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