In aerodynamics, hypersonic speed refers to speeds much faster than the speed of sound, usually more than approximately Mach 5. [1][2]

Apr 3, 2025 · The Hypersonic Technology (HT) Project organizes its work into distinct research topic areas. HT explores four key topics in hypersonics: system-level design, analysis, and …

4 days ago · Hypersonic weapons have emerged in the collective consciousness as a significant development in modern warfare, offering unprecedented speed and maneuverability. From a …

Jul 22, 2025 · The United States has actively pursued hypersonic weapons — maneuvering systems that can travel at speeds of Mach 5 and greater — since the early 2000s.

Nov 29, 2025 · Hypersonic flight is no longer science fiction. In recent years, interest in aircraft capable of exceeding Mach 5 has surged, driven by strategic competition, defense challenges, …

6 days ago · Lockheed Martin has activated a new Hypersonics System Integration Lab in Alabama, adding a major test and engineering hub as the US races to field hypersonic …

Sep 27, 2023 · Hypersonic speed is five times the speed of sound. Scientists measure speeds this fast with a Mach number, named for Austrian physicist Ernst Mach. Sound has a speed of …

We are developing game-changing hypersonic solutions to ensure our customers are always ready for what’s ahead. Traveling at Mach 5 (or a mile a second) and above is the new …

4 days ago · Alarm Over Hypersonic Missile Gap Fuels Startup Boom With $350 million in new funding, Castelion is among the companies racing to make the U.S. competitive with Russia …

From boost-glide vehicles to scramjet-powered cruise missiles, this article explores the extreme physics of hypersonic flight, the advanced materials that make it possible, and the global arms …