If the baseline LFRJ is not yet tested once then a far more compact high performance ramjet like what goes in PJ-10 , is very unlikely. Our work has been , based on research papers, mainly on the feed system, flow mass and such ie modifying it for a superior performance related. Actually making the core engine, combustor and proving it is still a long term task. Attention also went to increasing range post MTCR as priority.
Then due to all the huge shenanigans around projects getting delayed, drdo restructure , lack of enough scientists and availability of parts and prioritising certain mission mode projects made sure the entire ramjet related work being in the backburner. Unless full tot based license mfg, no chance of indifying that ramjet. It is also no surprise why the Brahmos mini/NG concept is still a concept 10 years later , assuming it is also ramjet powered.
This year MTAR got the air breathing engine making deal, combustor etc but they say its for scramjet. LFRJ STAR is being integrated so both are still sort of dev stage naturally.
Then due to all the huge shenanigans around projects getting delayed, drdo restructure , lack of enough scientists and availability of parts and prioritising certain mission mode projects made sure the entire ramjet related work being in the backburner. Unless full tot based license mfg, no chance of indifying that ramjet. It is also no surprise why the Brahmos mini/NG concept is still a concept 10 years later , assuming it is also ramjet powered.
This year MTAR got the air breathing engine making deal, combustor etc but they say its for scramjet. LFRJ STAR is being integrated so both are still sort of dev stage naturally.
