GE Aerospace's ATLAS System Reaches Supersonic Speeds in Flight Tests
GE Aerospace has successfully concluded flight tests of its Atmospheric Test of Launched Airbreathing System (ATLAS). The tests, carried out in partnership with Starfighters Inc., saw the ATLAS system reach supersonic speeds on board an F-104 aircraft.
The ATLAS project, funded by the Department of War under Title III of the Defense Production Act, aims to advance air-breathing propulsion technology. This recent test campaign marked a significant milestone, with GE Aerospace demonstrating its solid fuel ramjet (SFRJ) technology in flight for the first time.
The tests, conducted at supersonic speeds, are part of the current phase designed to validate the key performance capabilities of SFRJs. The ATLAS system was carried aloft on a Starfighters F-104 aircraft, pushing the boundaries of air-breathing propulsion technology.
GE Aerospace's successful flight tests of the ATLAS system, showcasing its solid fuel ramjet technology, bring the project a step closer to its goal of extending munition range. The Department of War's funding has been instrumental in scaling up this innovative technology.
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