IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 China has developed a new magnesium-based afterburner to nearly double scramjet thrust, achieving Mach 6 speeds. 🔥 The technology uses magnesium powder for secondary combustion, reacting with exhaust gases to boost efficiency. 🔧 Challenges remain in evenly injecting magnesium at supersonic speeds and managing engine durability due to oxide crystal formation. … Continue reading “Twice the Thrust, Double the Drama”: China’s giant magnesium afterburner propels scramjets into a new era of speed