scramjet en · NOUN
Etymology
Short for supersonic combustion ramjet.
Meanings
- A jet engine capable of propelling an aircraft at hypersonic speeds, in which combustion of the fuel and air mixture occurs at supersonic speeds.
- An aircraft that uses such an engine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scramjets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
spaceplane · turbojet · plasmasonic · hypersonic · pulsejet · jet · ramjet
Translations (5)
cmn 超音速燃燒沖壓發動機 /超音速燃烧冲压发动机 (scramjet engine) · fi ahtoputkimoottori (scramjet engine) · fi yliäänipatoputkimoottori (scramjet engine) · fr superstatoréacteur (scramjet engine) · cmn 超音速燃燒沖壓引擎 /超音速燃烧冲压引擎 (scramjet engine)