Oct 4, 2024
Rotating detonation ramjet engine for hypersonic speeds to fly in 2025
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: space travel
When is an empty tube not an empty tube? When it’s a ramjet that uses rotating detonation technology to propel aircraft at hypersonic speeds. A case in point is Venus Aerospace’s new Venus Detonation Ramjet 2000 lb Thrust Engine (VDR2).
One of the biggest hurdles that need to be cleared in making hypersonic flight practical is building engines that are capable of sustained thrust.
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