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The Bussard ramjet works on a similar principle to traditional air-breathing ramjets used within the atmosphere. | The Bussard ramjet works on a similar principle to traditional air-breathing ramjets used within the atmosphere. | ||
− | The Bussard Ramjet is the cheif cruising engine used by the [[Hawk]]-class escort fighter, with the [[Ion | + | The Bussard Ramjet is the cheif cruising engine used by the [[Hawk]]-class escort fighter, with the [[Ion vacuum drive]] used for main acceleration and manuvers. |
Revision as of 05:52, 27 August 2010
An engine that uses a magnetic ram scoop to collect matter from the interstellar medium and compress it to fusionable pressures, then allow the exhaust to escape through a rocket nozzel, thus producing thrust.
The Bussard ramjet works on a similar principle to traditional air-breathing ramjets used within the atmosphere.
The Bussard Ramjet is the cheif cruising engine used by the Hawk-class escort fighter, with the Ion vacuum drive used for main acceleration and manuvers.