scramjet
nounEtymology Short for supersonic combustion ramjet.
1
Aeronautics, Aerospace, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A jet engine capable of propelling an aircraft at hypersonic speeds, in which combustion of the fuel and air mixture occurs at supersonic speeds.
2
An aircraft that uses such an engine.
- Related terms
- pulsejet, turbojet, ramjet, jet, hypersonic, plasmasonic, spaceplane