Ramjet including a detonation chamber and aircraft comprising such a ramjet
US9816463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02K7/00
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a ramjet including a detonation chamber and an aircraft comprising such a ramjet. According to the invention, the ramjet (S1) comprises an annular detonation chamber (2) having a continuous detonation wave and fuel injection means (6) for continuously injecting fuel (F2) directly into the chamber (2) just downstream of an air injection base (3). The fuel (F2) and the air (F1) are injected separately into the detonation chamber (2) in a permanent manner throughout the operation of the ramjet (S1).
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