Scramjet Engine
May 6 2009, Harshpaul

The WaveRider has been built around the scramjet engine and named so because it uses lift from its own shock waves to stay in air. Officially known as the X-51, the aircraft is fast on its way to trials, where it is expected to achieve speeds as high.

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