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MOTEUR-FUSEE CANALISE [1 record]

Record 1 2003-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
DEF

[A] ramjet engine with a rocket attached to it, usually mounted concentrically with the ramjet duct, to bring the ramjet up to operation speed.

OBS

The fuel-rich exhaust gases from the rocket are burnt with ambient air to generate additional thrust.

Key term(s)
  • air augmented rocket
  • ram rocket

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Key term(s)
  • fusée à postcombustion
  • fusée à post combustion

Spanish

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