Reaction Engine - Types of Reaction Engines

Types of Reaction Engines

  • Rocket-like
    • Rocket engine
    • Electric propulsion, including VASIMR
  • Airbreathing
    • Turbojet
    • Turbofan
    • Pulsejet
    • Ramjet
    • Scramjet
  • Liquid
    • Pump-jet
  • Rotary
    • Aeolipile
  • Solid exhaust
    • Mass driver

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