According to reports, this enables the scramjet to almost double its overall thrust. When the new afterburner was tested, the team found a boost of around 86.6% in ground tests at conditions simulating Mach 6 and high altitude.
Another key benefit of the technology is that it doesn’t rely solely on atmospheric oxygen; it uses existing exhaust gases. The engine also uses kerosene fuel as a coolant to protect engine walls from extreme heat, improving overall efficiency.