China Tests Hypersonic Capabilities with Autonomous Flight, Variable Angle of Attack A university in China has successfully flown its Feitian 2 hypersonic vehicle and collected valuable data on its autonomous flight and variable angle of attack. This achievement marks a significant milestone in China’s pursuit of advanced hypersonic technology and underscores the country’s commitment to […]
GE Aerospace expands US hypersonic test facility for Mach 5+ speeding weapons, drones
GE Aerospace Expands US Hypersonic Test Facility for Mach 5+ Speeding Weapons, Drones GE Aerospace has announced it will expand its hypersonic testing infrastructure in the US. The move comes in response to the increasing demand for advanced testing facilities to support the development of hypersonic technologies, particularly in the defense sector. With hypersonic weapons […]
Unmanned hypersonic jet Quarterhorse Mk 1 hits 130-knot speed milestone
Hermeus Unmanned Hypersonic Jet Quarterhorse Mk 1 Hits 130-Knot Speed Milestone Hermeus has completed the first flight of its Quarterhorse Mk 1, a high-speed uncrewed aircraft that has achieved an impressive milestone by hitting a speed of 130 knots. This remarkable feat marks a significant advancement in the field of hypersonic technology and paves the […]
Talon-A exceeds Mach 5 speed as US successfully tests reusable hypersonic vehicle
Talon-A Exceeds Mach 5 Speed as US Successfully Tests Reusable Hypersonic Vehicle In a step that could bolster the U.S.’s hypersonic weapons push, the Pentagon on Monday announced the successful test of the Talon-A, a reusable hypersonic vehicle capable of exceeding Mach 5 speeds. The test, which took place at the White Sands Missile Range […]
US Army students’ hypersonic rocket smashes altitude record with 93-mile flight
US Army Students’ Hypersonic Rocket Smashes Altitude Record with 93-Mile Flight A team of eight cadets from the US Military Academy’s Space Engineering and Applied Research Center recently made headlines by achieving a groundbreaking milestone in hypersonic technology. Their hypersonic rocket soared to an astonishing altitude of 93 miles, shattering previous records and solidifying their […]