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Rotating detonation engines: the science and the promises

RDEs are currently confined to research and development. There are no models known to be ready for commercial or military use. But going by their physics alone, they offer around 10% to 25% more thermodynamic efficiency than conventional combustors

· 8/17/2026, 5:08:41 PM· 2 min read
Rotating detonation engines: the science and the promises
RDEs are currently confined to research and development. There are no models known to be ready for commercial or military use. But going by their physics alone, they offer around 10% to 25% more thermodynamic efficiency than conventional combustors
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