Tiberius Fires Ramjet-Powered Artillery Shell From NATO Howitzer for First Time

Artillery shells could be edging closer to missile-like performance following a breakthrough from Tiberius Aerospace.

The California-based firm successfully launched its “Sceptre” munition from a 155mm howitzer in a recent demonstration, showing that a liquid-fuelled ramjet projectile can achieve sustained flight from a NATO-standard weapon system. 

During the test in New Mexico, Sceptre’s ramjet engine ignited after being exposed to launch forces of around 18,000 times Earth’s gravity, while maintaining stable flight and controlled rotation.

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