UK Hypersonic Air Vehicle Experimental

[Mossie]

Also known as HVX.  This was announced in July, a collaboration between Reaction Engines, Rolls Royce, the RAF and government departments to produce a hypersonic research aircraft.

It's quite reminiscent of the HS APD 1019E2, covered in the BSP Hypersonics and Mustard volumes.

https://reactionengines.co.uk/delivering-the-future-of-uk-hypersonic-capabilities/

https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/uk-hypersonic-air-vehicle-experimental-hvx-programme.39737/#post-542814

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[NARSES2]

"Oh my, what a big mouth you have" said Little Red Riding Hood 

Fascinating, thanks Mossie 

[Dizzyfugu]

Interesting configuration for a hyperspeed vehicle. All ramjet design I am aware of had rather short intake ducts, resulting in more or less free-standing engine compartments. Such a long duct is new to me.