A scramjet (supersonic combustion ramjet) is a variant of a ramjet airbreathing jet engine in which combustion takes place in supersonic airflow.

Jan 5, 2024 · A scramjet (supersonic-combustion ramjet) is a ramjet engine in which the airflow through the engine remains supersonic. Scramjet-powered vehicles are envisioned to operate at speeds up …

Jun 2, 2024 · A scramjet is a supersonic-combustion ramjet that ditches the compressor and turbine of a typical jet engine and can attain speeds of over Mach 5.

Northrop Grumman’s scramjet propulsion solution is a major step forward. It integrates recent breakthroughs in Computational Fluid Dynamics and digital design techniques, and couples them …

Mar 26, 2025 · A scramjet (short for Supersonic Combustion Ramjet) is an air-breathing jet engine that operates at hypersonic speeds—typically Mach 5 (3,800 mph or 6,200 km/h) and above.

Nov 1, 2023 · Ramjets/scramjets are more attractive for supersonic and hypersonic propulsion application in comparison with rocket motors and turbojet engines due to their high specific impulse, …

Oct 6, 2025 · I. What is a Scramjet? A scramjet, short for supersonic combustion ramjet, is a type of jet engine designed for hypersonic flight.

Feb 11, 2026 · A Scramjet (Supersonic Combustion Ramjet) is an air-breathing engine designed to operate efficiently at hypersonic speeds (Mach 5 and above). Unlike conventional jet engines, …

Nov 6, 2025 · Unlike traditional rocket systems that must carry oxidizers onboard, scramjet missiles utilize atmospheric oxygen, dramatically reducing payload weight and allowing more space for fuel or …

22 hours ago · China has surpassed the US in the race to develop practical scramjet-powered land-based systems, according to reports from Chinese state-owned media. The nation’s long-range …