scramjet

English

Etymology

Short for supersonic combustion ramjet.

Noun

scramjet (plural scramjets)

(aviation) A jet engine capable of propelling an aircraft at hypersonic speeds; combustion of the fuel/air mixture occurs at supersonic speeds.

Related terms

Translations

scramjet engine

French: superstatoréacteur (fr) m

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