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Iron Dome for America: US firm pitches powerful hypersonic engine for missile defense - Interesting Engineering

The Draper engine uses a non-cryogenic fuel, making it easier to deploy. Ideal for a massive defense system - like the Iron Dome for America.

By:Chris Young
Source:Interesting Engineering
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Iron Dome for America: US firm pitches powerful hypersonic engine for missile defense - Interesting Engineering
Draper’s use of non-cryogenic kerosene peroxide fuel makes it easily deployable, while still enabling it to power missiles in space and in the atmosphere. In 2023, the US Air Force awarded Ursa Majo… [+813 chars]

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