Unlocking the future of space access and hypersonic flight.
Making beyond possible. Making beyond possible.
Flying faster. Going further. Making giant leaps in understanding.
The development of our innovative SABRE engine is enabling us to go beyond the limits of flight both within and outside the atmosphere. Every breakthrough is making space and hypersonic travel more efficient, more accessible, more possible.
But that’s only the beginning. We’re also creating pioneering applied technologies that have the potential to change the face of a wide range of commercial industries – from aerospace and automotive to energy.
Our innovative approach brings together brilliantly curious minds, leading edge technology and a passion to reimagine what’s possible. Join us on our journey to the future. SABRE Ramjet System Engine Core Precooler Supersonic Intake Improves overall engine efficiency Powers SABRE during air-breathing Rapidly cools the incoming air Captures and slows the incoming air The engine that changes everything. by using surplus air to generate flight. Heat absorbed by the precooler is (1,000°C to ambient) enabling into the engine and can operate at extra thrust recycled to power the engine, SABRE to operate at higher speeds speeds in excess of Mach 5 before significantly reducing fuel consumption than existing engines closing for rocket mode
The sky’s no longer the limit. A truly versatile propulsion system – SABRE technology can operate in both SABRE is an air-breathing rocket engine that can propel an aircraft air-breathing and rocket modes from zero to five times the speed of sound in the atmosphere and
25 times the speed of sound for space access. Highly scalable, this Precooler validated at hypersonic pioneering breakthrough boasts a huge range of operation with the heat conditions potential to redefine the world of powered flight.
Mach 5 for hypersonic flight
Mach 25 for space access
Main Nozzle Rocket Engine Air Compressor Nacelle
Scalable for multiple applications Operates in both the Provides thrust to power the Driven by the energy absorbed Advanced materials atmosphere and in space, engine for space access during in the precooler, enabling designed to withstand extreme reducing weight and rocket mode runway start and takeoff temperature conditions complexity
04 05 From over 1,000 degrees Celsius to ambient. How it all works. In the blink of an eye.
Cylindrical Cooling
By bringing together thousands of thin-walled tubes in a cylindrical formation, we create optimum surface-area-to-weight ratio. A key component in the development of our ground-breaking SABRE engine – our precooler technology is already transforming what’s possible in the world of heat management.
Combining thousands of thin-walled tubes to provide optimum surface- area-to-weight ratio, each tube is joined to an inlet and outlet manifold to allow coolant to be injected and removed for an extremely efficient Powerful Injection and effective cooling process. We are world-leading experts in the Coolant is injected and removed via inlet and development of heat exchanger manufacturing, bonding thousands of outlet manifolds connected to each cooling tube. joints in a single operation, with zero leakage.
Precooler technology proven at Mach 5 speeds
In October 2019, our HTX test programme carried out a ground-level demonstration of the precooler at Mach 5 airflow temperatures. Proving the potential of this innovation at five times the speed of sound Seamless Bonding marks a significant milestone in the development of SABRE – paving the way for a revolution in hypersonic flight, space access and a wide-array In a world first – our expertise allows us to of applied technologies. bond thousands of joints in a single operation. With zero leakage.
06 07 Applications
Uniting a team of world-class partners.
Flight Test
...and beyond
Hypersonic and space There’s really never been a better time to join us on the journey. System access applications Integration Reaction Engines’ innovative technology has the backing of some of the most influential names in aerospace and finance. We’re supported by the UK Government, UK Space Agency and European Space Agency and our US team are working with US Core Engine Government and industry partners.
Flight test Recent investment is supporting key elements of SABRE and Precooler the continuation of the ground test development programme – allowing us to accelerate our commercialisation plans for heat exchange technologies.
Integrated test
SABRE core engine test Hot HTX test Validated at Mach 5 temperature conditions, 2019
2020 2019
08 09 Applied technologies from Beyond possible in... outer space to your place.
Energy Turning waste energy into power – reducing the industry’s A division of Reaction Engines – our Applied Technologies team has carbon footprint. The first step towards a greener future. been established to help you move beyond what’s currently possible in your industry.
By adapting the innovative heat exchange systems designed for SABRE Automotive and applying them to a wide range of commercial industries, our team Smaller, lighter, faster – our heat exchange systems reduce can help businesses to unlock their full potential. From improving weight and size to improve lap times. performance in motorsport, converting waste energy into renewable electricity and supporting sustainable aviation, we’re just getting started.
Aerospace & Defence The sky’s not the limit. Compactness means less drag and ultimately less fuel consumption – dramatically improving aircraft efficiency.
10 Purpose built to make beyond possible. Stratospheric innovation. At speed.
Our unique development test facilities in the UK and US bring together From precision machining to high specification vacuum the best of the best. Combining brilliant minds with the tools they need brazing of complex precision components – our teams of to make beyond possible – the development of these facilities has experienced material technologists have the capabilities played a critical role in opening up a faster and more affordable route they need to develop bespoke prototypes in-house. to achieving operational high-speed vehicles. Our teams are able to work side-by-side with our clients to develop solutions for manufacturing challenges, as well as producing high-quality, rapid turnaround batch and repeat work. Meaning you can tap into our extensive aerospace and high-energy physics experience to deliver stratospheric innovation for your next precision engineering project.
12 Brilliant minds. Limitless potential.
Our team of highly skilled engineers is truly dedicated to realising the vision of making beyond possible.
Pioneering innovation. Seamless teamwork. Unparalleled skill. Our people have always been our most valuable asset. They’re brilliant problem solvers who believe challenges are opportunities. We take pride in attracting the industry’s brightest minds and it is their diverse set of skills, personalities and experiences that will help us achieve our ambitious goal.
14 Making beyond possible.
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