Lockheed Martin
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Key Points:
- GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin successfully completed tests of a liquid-fueled rotating detonation ramjet, demonstrating its potential for hypersonic missile applications under their joint technology development agreement.
- This new ramjet design offers improved fuel efficiency, increased thrust, and a compact size that allows missiles to fly faster, farther, and at lower production costs compared to traditional ramjets.
- The propulsion system uses detonation waves for combustion, enabling high thrust at super- and hypersonic speeds with smaller engine size and weight, enhancing missile range and payload capacity.
- Testing involved simulating supersonic flight conditions, including high-altitude scenarios with thin air, confirming robust combustion and ignition at lower speeds for smaller booster use.
