Represents Major Breakthrough In High Speed Flight

Venus Aerospace revealed its Venus Detonation Ramjet 2000 lb Thrust Engine, referred to as “VDR2”.

The engine signifies a major breakthrough in propulsion systems for high-speed vehicles.

The VDR2 enables high speed vehicles such as aircraft and drones to traverse long distances at high altitudes while achieving high-Mach speeds with unmatched efficiency. It combines high thrust and efficiency of the Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) with the high efficiency cruise of a Ramjet.

The innovative combination offers, in a single engine, from take-off to speeds up to Mach 6, and a streamlined airflow design for low drag, eliminating complex mechanical components.

Co-founder Dr. Andrew Duggleby unveiled the engine and said, "This engine makes the hypersonic economy a reality.  We are excited to partner with Velontra to achieve this revolution in high speed flight, given their expertise in high-speed air combustion."

Eric Briggs, Velontra's Chief Operating Officer added, "We can't wait to dig in, make the first one fly, and ultimately perfect an engine concept that has lived mostly in textbooks but never as a production unit in the air. We couldn't think of a better partner than Venus. Rocketry pioneers in their own right, and ready to tackle the hard problems, we are eager to fly the same path with them."

The VDR2 will make its first flight in the Venus hypersonic flight test drone in 2025.

FMI:  www.venusaero.com/