GE Aerospace Makes Hypersonic Engine Breakthrough
GE Aerospace has made a significant breakthrough in hypersonic engine technology. The company successfully demonstrated two rotating detonation combustion (RDC) engines at its Aerospace Research Center in Niskayuna, New York. This achievement could revolutionise high-speed flight and extend the range of various multi-mission platforms.
The test campaign surpassed expectations, showing robust operation and a threefold increase in engine airflow compared to previous hypersonic technology demonstrators. GE Aerospace's rotating detonation combustion designs are scalable, as proven by the rapid progress from a legacy ramjet to a 3X scale demonstrator with RDC in just 10 months.
RDC enables higher thrust and improved efficiency at a smaller engine size and weight. It combusts fuel and air through detonation waves instead of traditional deflagration combustion. The demonstrated engines include a missile-scale ramjet and a dual-mode ramjet designed for high-speed aircraft. The successful development and testing were made possible through collaboration between GE Aerospace engineers, GE Aerospace-Innoveering, and the GE Aerospace Research Center.
GE Aerospace's breakthrough in rotating detonation combustion engines could significantly enhance the capabilities of next-generation fighter jets. The technology, developed under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), is expected to enable high-speed flight and extended range across numerous multi-mission platforms. The successful testing of these engines brings us one step closer to realising these advanced aircraft.
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