Coyote Supersonic Sea Skimming Target

Overview

A Ramjet's fuel flow is metered by a hot gas valve prior to injection in the Ramjet Combustor.

The "Coyote" Supersonic Sea Skimming Target (SSST) is the only Ramjet Propulsion System in the U.S. currently operational and in production. Particularly, the SSST uses the VFDR Propulsion System.

Key Features

The next generation SSST VFDR systems use an advanced VFDR fuel. Both the current State-of-the-Art and Next-Generational Fuel models feature 7-inch dual inlets and can achieve Mach 3.25 at 30,000 feet.

Latest News

L3Harris is investing in capacity expansion to provide unmatched speed and scale for the LGM-35A Sentinel program.

Editorial | 10. 22. 2026

Investing in Deterrence: L3Harris Expands Support for the Sentinel Program

L3Harris is investing in capacity expansion to provide unmatched speed and scale for LGM-35A Sentinel production.

L3Harris is investing in capacity expansion to provide unmatched speed and scale for the LGM-35A Sentinel program.

Editorial | 10. 22. 2026

Investing in Deterrence: L3Harris Expands Support for the Sentinel Program

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Press release | 10. 20. 2026

L3Harris Opens Next‑Generation Solid Rocket Motor Facility to Boost Production Capacity

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Editorial | 10. 13. 2026

America Can’t Afford to Slow Its Defense Buildup

Companies that can anticipate that need, and have capable, adaptable technology ready when it arrives, will be better positioned to help the warfighter stay ahead. For L3Harris, that capability is being built now.

Editorial | 10. 13. 2026

From Requirement-Driven to Market-Ready: Rethinking How Defense Technology Reaches the Warfighter

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Press release | 10. 12. 2026

L3Harris Awarded Solid Rocket Motor Contract with Record Production

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A Medium Range Ballistic Missile target was air launched from a C-17 aircraft. MRBM Type 1 and Type 2 targets are designed, manufactured and launched by Aerojet Rocketdyne’s Coleman site. (Photo credit: Missile Defense Agency)

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L3Harris provides ballistic missile targets through its Coleman Aerospace subsidiary.

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