The concept of single stage earth-to-orbit transportation is studied with respect to existing and projected ramjet technology. Four types of ramjet are analyzed: fan ejector, fan ramjet, supersonic combustion ramjet, and fan ramjet with turbojet boosters. A fan ramjet with a removable fan, with separate rockets for the non-air-breathing flight phase, is considered superior to an ejector ramjet, for both ease of orbit insertion and payload boost capability. Vehicle design is also discussed in terms of trajectory integration and optimization, aerodynamic trim and stability, and complete mass estimation. Graphs are presented showing Mach number for air-breathing and non-air-breathing flight, specific impulse from various ramjet engines, and orbital-insertion parameters.


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    Title :

    Ramjet propulsion for single-stage-to-orbit vehicles


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Aerospace Meeting ; 1977 ; Los Angeles, CA


    Publication date :

    1977-11-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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