US 12,466,568 B2
Propulsion system with concentric rocket motor and electric motor
Keith M. Brock, Vail, AZ (US)
Assigned to Raytheon Company, Arlington, VA (US)
Filed by Raytheon Company, Arlington, VA (US)
Filed on Mar. 4, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/594,762.
Prior Publication US 2025/0276796 A1, Sep. 4, 2025
Int. Cl. B64D 27/33 (2024.01); B64D 27/02 (2006.01); B64F 1/04 (2024.01)
CPC B64D 27/33 (2024.01) [B64D 27/023 (2013.01); B64D 27/026 (2024.01); B64F 1/04 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A propulsion system comprising:
a rocket motor; and
an electric motor around the rocket motor, the electric motor being annular and the rocket motor passing through a central opening defined by the electric motor.