Fusion powered aircraft methods

I am trying to design a single seat fighter capable of achieving (or getting close to) hypersonic velocities at high altitude. In this universe I am assuming compact fusion is a common technology. The aircraft would use some manner of compact inertial aneutronic fusion generator to create heat and electricity for the craft, an intake system would direct compressed air around a heat exchanger like a high intensity electric arc (or the reactor walls itself) superheating it and expel it out the back. A magnetic duct system would be used to direct the exhaust so that no plasma would come in contact with the aircraft itself.

I am by no means a physicist or aerospace engineer so I would appreciate it if some could let me know if this would actually work and achieve any kind of advantage over conventional fossil fueled aircraft.

posted almost 5 years ago

Bradley Knauer‭

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