SMRTR TechNov 8, 2024Interesting Engineering

China creates new Ram-Rotor Detonation Engine to boost hypersonic flight

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Chinese researchers have developed a new hypersonic engine concept called the Ram-Rotor Detonation Engine (RRDE), combining a ramjet with a rotary detonation engine. The design aims to provide continuous thrust, operate at lower start-up speeds, and improve efficiency for hypersonic flight, potentially making high-speed travel more feasible.

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