CRAFT Tech^® is a leader in advanced air breathing propulsion technology. One area where CRAFT Tech has taken the lead is in high speed "scramjet" propulsion. This engine technology requires that the engine be integrated into the vehicle body. It burns the propellants at supersonic speeds. CRAFT Tech's array of computational fluid dynamic tools are used to analyze engine designs and determine overall performance. Analysis of the vehicle aerodynamics, combustor, and nozzle provide in-depth understanding of the thermal environment and combustion process. These analyses show regions where the fuel and air do not mix and areas where walls exceed temperature constraints. CRAFT Tech^® is providing the technology needed to design 21st century aerospace vehicles.

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