An exemplary morphable ceramic composite structure includes a flexible
ceramic composite skin and a truss structure attached to the skin. The
truss structure can morph shape of the skin from a first shape to a
second shape that is different than the first shape. The flexible ceramic
composite skin may include a single-layer of three-dimensional woven
fabric fibers and a ceramic matrix composite. The truss structure may
include at least one actuatable element or an actuator may move a portion
of the truss structure from a first position to a second position. A
cooling component may be disposed in thermal communication with the skin.
The cooling component may include thermal insulation or a cooling system
that circulates cooling fluid in thermal communication with the skin. The
morphable ceramic composite structure may be incorporated into any of an
air inlet, combustor, exhaust nozzle, or control surfaces of a hypersonic
aircraft.