GE Aerospace Marks Milestone in Air-Breathing Propulsion with Successful Supersonic Flight Tests
GE Aerospace has achieved a significant milestone in air-breathing propulsion technology. The company successfully conducted supersonic captive carry flight tests of its Atmospheric Test of Launched Airbreathing System (ATLAS) Flight Test Vehicle.
The tests, which were carried out on a Starfighters F-104 aircraft, marked the first flight demonstration of solid fuel ramjet (SFRJ) propulsion technology by GE Aerospace. The SFRJ system was carried aloft and reached supersonic speeds during the test campaign.
The tests validated key performance capabilities of solid fuel ramjets, offering valuable insights for future systems requiring enhanced speed, range, and responsiveness. The ATLAS project was funded by the Department of War via Title III of the Defense Production Act, aiming to scale up air-breathing propulsion technology.
GE Aerospace's successful flight tests of the ATLAS system demonstrate the potential of solid fuel ramjet technology for future air-breathing propulsion systems. The project, funded by the Department of War, has brought the US closer to developing enhanced speed, range, and responsiveness in its aerospace capabilities.
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