In essence, the Hydrogen-powered Scramjet is a jet engine that runs on hydrogen propellant. While it works a lot like a standard jet engine to start off, it becomes more fuel efficient once it enters supersonic speeds. Using the speed of the wind, a wind inlet funnels and compresses the wind into the engine. This also gives aircraft equipped with it a higher velocity than standard engines and ramjets.
Vehicle Type | Top Aerial Velocities |
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Civilian | 1 Mach |
Strike Craft (Fighters) | 3 Mach |
Strike Craft (Transports) | 2 Mach |
Escorts | 2 Mach |
Carriers | 1 Mach |