Estados Unidos y Noruega contin\u00faan el trabajo de investigaci\u00f3n en tecnolog\u00edas de combustible s\u00f3lido, con el objetivo de desarrollar prototipos de motores Ramjet de altas velocidades y largo alcance. THOR-ER se basa en la investigaci\u00f3n de Noruega sobre tecnolog\u00eda de misiles y cohetes, que involucra a la empresa Nammo AS especialista en defensa y propulsi\u00f3n.<\/p>\n
The USA and Norway will continue research work into solid fuel ramjet technologies, with an eye to developing affordable full-sized prototypes with high-speeds and long ranges.<\/p>\n
The Tactical High-speed Offensive Ramjet for Extended Range (THOR-ER) is an Allied Prototyping Initiative (API) under the USA\u2019s Directorate for Advanced Capabilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis continuation is an important next step in advancing high-speed propulsion technologies with our Norwegian partners,\u201d says Michael Griffin, Under Secretary for Research and Engineering.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt will drive fielding of the critical technologies needed to ensure U.S. and Allied military superiority in hypersonic systems.\u201d<\/p>\n
THOR-ER draws on Norway\u2019s long-term research into missile and rocket technology. On the Norwegian side, the project involves defence and propulsion specialist Nammo.<\/p>\n
\u201cNammo\u2019s new propulsion solutions are closing the range gap between the US and its future potential adversaries,\u201d says Nammo chief executive Morten Brandtz\u00e6g.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur involvement in THOR-ER allows us to bring together the best of US and Norwegian propulsion technology through the framework of a bilateral US-Norwegian partnership, and this fits perfectly with our long term ambitions.\u201d<\/p>\n