GE Aerospace Reaches Milestone: ATLAS Flight Tests Achieve Supersonic Speeds
GE Aerospace has achieved a significant milestone in air-breathing propulsion technology with its Atmospheric Test of Launched Airbreathing System (ATLAS). The project, funded under Title III of the Defense Production Act, has successfully demonstrated supersonic speeds in flight tests.
The ATLAS Flight Test Vehicle, developed by GE Aerospace, recently completed a series of captive carry flight tests. These tests, conducted as part of the project's current phase, aimed to showcase and validate the key performance capabilities of solid fuel ramjets during flight. The tests marked a significant step forward in the development of solid fuel ramjet (SFRJ) propulsion technology.
The test campaign included three successful flights, with the system reaching supersonic speeds. This achievement is a testament to the advancements made in air-breathing propulsion technology, which could potentially revolutionize air travel and defense systems.
The successful completion of these flight tests brings GE Aerospace's ATLAS project one step closer to realizing the full potential of solid fuel ramjet technology. The project, funded by the Department of War, has proven the feasibility of supersonic flight using this innovative propulsion system. As the project continues, further advancements and breakthroughs are anticipated.
