Possible Military Applications of High-Speed Airbreathing Propulsion in the XX1st Century- an European Vision

During last ten years, a large effort has been undertaken in Europe, and particularly in France, to improve knowledge on hypersonic airbreathing propulsion, acquire a first know-how for components design and develop needed technologies. MBDA France and ONERA brought major contributions to this effort by participating in different programs (PREPHA, WRR, JAPHAR, PROMETHEE).