This paper describes tests which were conducted in the hypersonic impulse facility T4 on a fully integrated axisymmetric scramjet configuration. In these tests the net force on the scramjet vehicle was measured using a deconvolution force balance. This measurement technique and its application to a complex model such as the scramjet are discussed. Results are presented for the scramjet's aerodynamic drag and the net force on the scramjet when fuel is injected into the combustion chambers. It is shown that a scramjet using a hydrogen-silane fuel produces greater thrust than its aerodynamic drag at flight speeds equivalent to 260 m/s.


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    Title :

    Thrust measurements of a complete axisymmetric scramjet in an impulse facility


    Contributors:
    Paull, A. (author) / Stalker, R. J. (author) / Mee, D. (author)


    Publication date :

    1995-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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