Authored by Prabhat Ranjan Mishra via Interesting Engineering,
L3Harris has taken a significant step toward advancing next-generation propulsion technology for future offensive and defensive missions.
The approach marks an essential risk reduction step in enabling solid fuel ramjet propulsion to help close a critical performance, and cost gap. (Representational image)The company revealed that a recent test demonstrated progress toward a high-performance, lower-cost propulsion option. The test also met the Department of War's goal to provide superior advanced weapon systems, at affordable mass, that will outpace adversaries and expand the range of solutions available to the warfighter.
"This test is an important step in proving solid fuel ramjet propulsion can deliver the speed, range and affordability our customers need," said Scott Alexander, President, Missile Propulsion, L3Harris.
"We are reducing risk now so we can move faster toward a scalable capability for the warfighter."
Full-Scale Test Of New Solid Fuel Ramjet Fuel Grain
L3Harris highlighted that the event marked the company's first full-scale test of a new solid fuel ramjet fuel grain specially formulated to significantly reduce the cost of fuel when compared to historical industry standards.
During the ground test, the team ignited and operated the system in a direct connect fl
