Ramjet Collection

German WWII ramjet engine blueprint. This design, for the propulsor ramjet engine to be mounted on top of a Dornier Do 217 E-2 heavy bomber, dates from 1942

German WWII ramjet bomber blueprint. This design, for a propulsor ramjet engine mounted on top of a Dornier Do 217 E-2 heavy bomber, dates from 1942

Artwork of Bussard RamScoop starship

Hiller YH-32 Hornet 55-4963
United States Army - Hiller YH-32-UH Hornet 55-4963 (msn 7), at an air display on a US Naval Air Station, (note the single-bladed tail-rotor and the hand-held starting engine)

Leduc 0. 21 01, mounted on a S. E. 161
Leduc 0.21 01, mounted on its SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc mother-ship, parked next door to the second 0.21, also mounted on a Languedoc mother-ship

Leduc 0. 22 Ramjet Parked
Leduc 0.22 Ramjet Parked Date: 1950s

Sncan Nord 1500 Griffon II / 2 Parked Date: 1957

Sncan Nord 1500 Griffon I / 1 Flying Date: 1955

Leduc 0. 21 Ramjet Flying (Caution Shaken / Blurred Image)
Leduc 0.21 Ramjet Flying (Caution Shaken / Blurred Image) Date: 1950s

Leduc 0. 21 Ramjet Flying
Leduc 0.21 Ramjet Flying Date: 1950s

Sncan Nord 1500 Griffon I / 1 with Afterburner and No Ra?
Sncan Nord 1500 Griffon I / 1 with Afterburner and No Ramjet - Note Tapered Rear Fuselage and Supplementary Fins Date: 1956

Leduc 0. 11 Ramjet Suspended from a Crane
Leduc 0.11 Ramjet Suspended from a Crane Date: 1950s

Sud-Est Se-161 Languedoc Mothership Carrying a Leduc 0. 1?
Sud-Est Se-161 Languedoc Mothership Carrying a Leduc 0.10 Ramjet Date: 1940s

Sncan Nord 1500 Griffon II / 2 Flying Date: 1957

Bristol Bobbin recoverable ramjet test vehicle

Nord 1500 Griffon, an experimental aircraft to test a co?
Nord 1500 Griffon, an experimental aircraft to test a combination turbojet-ramjet

Nord 1500 Griffon, an experimental aircraft to test a combination turbojet-ramjet

Nord Aviation Vega experimental ramjet missile

Leduc O-10 ramjet research aircraft on a Sud-Est SE161 Languedoc carrier aircraft

Boeing B-52B mothership carrying a North American X-15 with the dummy ramjet test installation and ablative coating

North American X-15 56-6671 in flight with dummy ramjet
North American X-15, 56-6671, in flight with the dummy ramjet test installation

Martin PTV-N-2 (Gorgon IV) ramjet engine testbed after launch from a Black Widow fighter off Point Magu, California, Naval Air Test Center

Technicians at NACAs Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
Technicians at the NACAs Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory making final adjustments on a full-scale ramjet engine for a guided missile in the 8 by 6 foot test section of the worlds largest

Experimental model of a supersonic guided missile which is being tested in the 8 by 6 foot supersonic wind tunnel of NACAs Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

Research model of a guided missile
Constructed for research in the worlds largest supersonic wind tunnel at NACAs Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory, this research model of a guided missile incorporates a ramjet engine buried in

Ramscoop spaceship at Mars, computer artwork. This theoretical spaceship is suitable for travel to the stars. Instead of carrying fuel, it would use the hydrogen gas found between the stars

Bussard ramjet spacecraft, artwork

German WWII ramjet bomber in flight. This is a Dornier Do 217 heavy bomber with a ramjet propulsor mounted on top of its fuselage

German WWII ramjet bomber in flight. This is a Dornier Do 217 heavy bomber with a ramjet propulsor mounted on top of its fuselage

Jet engines, artwork
Jet engines. Computer artwork comparing the designs of three types of jet engine - the turbojet (top), ramjet (middle) and scramjet (bottom)

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"Unveiling the Power of Ramjet: A Glimpse into Aviation History" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of ramjets, an innovation that revolutionized aviation during World War II. From German blueprints showcasing their powerful ramjet engines to groundbreaking designs for ramjet bombers, these historical artifacts provide a glimpse into the ingenuity of engineers from that era. Delve deeper into the realm of imagination with stunning artwork depicting futuristic concepts such as the Bussard RamScoop starship and Bussard ramjet spacecraft. These visionary creations transport us to a world where interstellar travel becomes a reality. Witness the evolution of ramjets through iconic aircraft like Hiller YH-32 Hornet 55-4963 and Leduc 0. 21 mounted on a S. E. 161. These engineering marvels showcase how ramjets were integrated into various aircraft models, pushing boundaries and propelling aviation technology forward. Marvel at rare glimpses of parked Leduc 0. 22 Ramjet and Sncan Nord 1500 Griffon II / 2, capturing their sleek design and raw power waiting to be unleashed. Cautionary images reveal blurred snapshots of Leduc 0. 21 Ramjet in flight, emphasizing its incredible speed capabilities. Experience the thrill firsthand as you witness Leduc 0. 21 Ramjet soaring through the skies with grace and precision while Sncan Nord 1500 Griffon I /1 takes flight with its afterburners ablaze, leaving trails of awe-inspiring power behind. These captivating images offer just a taste of what was achieved through this revolutionary propulsion system known as "ramjets. " As we reflect upon these technological advancements, let us appreciate those who dared to dream big and pushed boundaries in pursuit of progress within aerospace engineering history.