Ramjet Engine (Noun)
Meaning
A simple type of jet engine; must be launched at high speed.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A ramjet engine is a simple type of jet engine that uses the atmosphere as the oxidizer and must be launched at high speed to function.
- The ramjet engine relies on the vehicle's forward motion to compress the air, eliminating the need for a compressor.
- Ramjet engines are often used in missiles and other high-speed applications where the vehicle can be accelerated to the required speed.
- The scramjet, a variant of the ramjet engine, is capable of operating at even higher speeds and altitudes.
- The main advantage of a ramjet engine is its simplicity and high specific impulse, but it requires a separate propulsion system to reach the necessary launch speed.