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scramjet: see jet propulsion jet propulsion, propulsion of a body by a force developed in reaction to the ejection of a high-speed jet of gas.
Jet Propulsion EnginesThe four basic parts of a jet engine are the compressor, turbine , combustion chamber, and propelling nozzles. ..... Click the link for more information. . scramjet [′skram‚jet] (aerospace engineering) Essentially a ramjet engine, intended for flight at hypersonic speeds. Derived from supersonic combustion ramjet. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Hypersonic requires the use of jets known as scramjets ('air breathing rockets'), which work on a different principle from normal jets, which are used in supersonics. The program was aimed at providing flight data on scramjets, a technology NASA and the Air Force officials believe could power high speed aircraft and spacecraft. Scramjets work properly only when traveling above Mach 5. |
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