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  1. May 13, 2021 · Because the ramjet uses external air for combustion, it is a more efficient propulsion system for flight within the atmosphere than a rocket, which must carry all of its oxygen. Ramjets are ideally suited for very high speed flight within the atmosphere.

    • Scramjet

      In a ramjet, the high pressure is produced by "ramming"...

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RamjetRamjet - Wikipedia

    A ramjet is a form of airbreathing jet engine that requires forward motion of the engine to provide air for combustion. Ramjets work most efficiently at supersonic speeds around Mach 3 (2,300 mph; 3,700 km/h) and can operate up to Mach 6 (4,600 mph; 7,400 km/h).

  3. May 13, 2021 · A ramjet engine provides a simple, light propulsion system for high speed flight. Likewise, the supersonic combustion ramjet, or scramjet, provides high thrust and low weight for hypersonic flight speeds.

  4. The Propulsion in Ramjet. Propulsion, in its simplest terms, refers to the action of pushing or moving something forward. Within the frame of a Ramjet, propulsion is achieved through a multi-stage process involving air intake, compression, combustion and exhaust.

  5. science.howstuffworks.com › engines-equipment › ramjetHow Ramjets Work - HowStuffWorks

    Apr 16, 2024 · Key Takeaways. A ramjet is a type of air-breathing jet engine that operates on the principle of compressing incoming air without the need for rotating parts. It relies on the high-speed forward motion of the aircraft to compress air, making it suitable for supersonic and hypersonic flight.

  6. Sep 2, 2024 · Ramjet, air-breathing jet engine that operates with no major moving parts. It relies on the craft’s forward motion to draw in air and on a specially shaped intake passage to compress the air for combustion.

  7. Introduction. 1.1 The Ramjet and the Supersonic Combustion Ramjet (Scramjet) Engine Cycle. An invention attributed to Ren ́e Lorin of France in 1913 (Hallion, 1995), the ramjet is a remarkable air-breathing engine in its conceptual simplicity.