DRDO’s Scramjet Engine Breakthrough: A Step Towards Hypersonic Missile Systems
DRDO’s Scramjet Engine Breakthrough: A Step Towards Hypersonic Missile Systems The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a 120-second ground test of an active-cooled scramjet combustor at its Hyderabad-based Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) . This is a major achievement in India's quest for hypersonic propulsion technology , essential for developing next-generation missile systems. What is a Scramjet Engine? A Scramjet (Supersonic Combustion Ramjet) engine is a type of air-breathing jet engine designed to operate efficiently at hypersonic speeds (Mach 5 and above) . Unlike conventional jet engines, scramjets do not have rotating compressors and instead rely on supersonic airflow for compression and combustion . Key Highlights of the DRDO Test 1. Successful 120-Second Ground Test Conducted by DRDL, Hyderabad . Validated the performance of an active-cooled scramjet combustor . Key milestone in the development of India’s hy...