The Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) is a radical innovation that leverages supersonic shockwaves to generate thrust, potentially making rockets more fuel-efficient and powerful.

Pratt & Whitney has completed a series of tests on its rotating detonation engine (RDE) that has no moving parts resulting in compact engines with high thermal efficiency. “The sound of the vibrations ...

The fuel injection ignites a flame-like detonation wave that travels around the ring for as long as fuel is injected. The energy generated from it is converted to thrust that’s ...

The Rotating Detonation Engine being developed by Pratt & Whitney has no moving parts, which reduces complexity and costs, and could help enable high-speed, long-range flight with increased ...

Pratt & Whitney will accelerate its work on rotating detonation engine (RDE) technology, as its programme to develop the advanced propulsion capability yields results. The company has completed a ...

Rotating detonation engines employ a thermodynamic cycle. Credit: © Pratt & Whitney/RTX. Pratt & Whitney, a business unit of RTX, has concluded a series of tests on ...

A novel type of jet propulsion, a rotating detonation engine (RDE), has been successfully tested by Pratt & Whitney. The development is highly significant for the U.S. military, with RDE ...

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has completed a series of tests on its rotating detonation engine (RDE) work with the RTX ...

Pratt & Whitney is planning further development of rotating detonation engine (RDE) technology following “positive test results” from a series of ground tests. The work, which was completed ...