Doesn’t someone have to vet this design out? How long would that take? Or are they just going to build it and light that sucker up?
‘Ang on a tick, how does one static test a ramjet?
That would be a problem.
The SR-71 engines had to be started externally using two Buick engines in tandem to get them up to speed.................
“how does one static test a ramjet?
Use a tubojet exhaust to generate the supersonic intake flow.
I gather the test cells for those used to rattle windows in the San Fernando valley a long time ago.