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Project Pluto
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Project Pluto was a United States government program to develop nuclear-powered ramjet engines for use in cruise missiles. Two experimental engines were tested at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) in 1961 and 1964 respectively.
Tory-IIC nuclear ramjet
Tory-IIC nuclear ramjet
Schematic cross-section of Tory reactor
Schematic cross-section of Tory reactor
Building 2201 from above
Building 2201 from above
The Tory-IIA prototype
The Tory-IIA prototype
Ramjet
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A ramjet is a form of airbreathing jet engine that requires forward motion of the engine to provide air for combustion. Ramjets work most efficiently at supersonic speeds around Mach 3 and can operate up to Mach 6.
An AQM-60 Kingfisher, the first production ramjet to enter service with the US military
An AQM-60 Kingfisher, the first production ramjet to enter service with the US military
Upper engine is a ramjet on the Bloodhound missile
Upper engine is a ramjet on the Bloodhound missile
Leduc 010
Leduc 010
Bristol Thor ramjet modified for display purposes. Two Thor engines were used on the Bristol Bloodhound missile
Bristol Thor ramjet modified for display purposes. Two Thor engines were used on the Bristol Bloodhound missile