Interesting article - Telegraph22 Aug 2020 18:59
Rolls-Royce eyes 'hypersonic' flight as it partners with Reaction Engines
Tie-up between famed engineer and British technology company paves the way for 2,500mph aircraft and hybrid-electric jets
Electric airliners and jets flying at five times the speed of sound could be a reality within a decade after Rolls-Royce linked up with Reaction Engines, a British business which is pushing the limits of aerospace technology.
The companies have agreed a strategic partnership to investigate how Reaction Engines’ designs can be used in high-speed aircraft, and how its groundbreaking cooling technology can be integrated into military and civil aircraft.