Ramjet Rob Frederick
Overview History How it works Applications Future
History First patent 1913 in France by René Lorin Studied extensively by France, Germany, UK, USA, USSR approx. 1940-1970 Limited current use Many potential future uses
How it works Air compression from motion through the air only The compressed air (subsonic) is heated by combustion Exhaust exits through rear
Applications Missiles Specialty
Applications
Future Scramjets Inexpensive way into space Space travel Bussard ramjet
Questions? The Decepticon Ramjet