Submitted by Creepy_Toe2680 t3_10ozjk9 in space
acelaya35 t1_j6k7g0b wrote
Reply to comment by Vauld150 in NASA tested new propulsion tech that could unlock new deep space travel possibilities by Creepy_Toe2680
A Pulse Detonation Engine was proposed for DARPA's Blackswift hypersonic test vehicle from the late 00's. Pulse Detonation Engines are engines that use the same detonation concept but are still inherently air breathing jets and not rockets. I'm not aware of if one was ever built though. It's my understanding that contemporary hypersonic missiles use solid rocket motors to get up to speed and then glide to their target.
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