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

Feb 10, 2025 · Unlike conventional ballistic or cruise missiles, hypersonic missiles travel at speeds exceeding Mach 5—more than five times the speed of sound. Their unpredictable …

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.

4 days ago · Defense startup Castelion said on Friday it has won contracts to integrate its Blackbeard hypersonic strike weapon with current U.S. Army systems, the first step toward …

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 …

Oct 15, 2025 · The US Army’s first hypersonic battery will have its full load of eight missiles by December, marking a major milestone in the program.

Hypersonic flight involves traveling at speeds greater than Mach 5, revolutionizing air travel and defense with rapid, high-altitude capabilities.

Sep 8, 2025 · A hypersonic weapon is a projectile that travels at a minimum of five times the speed of sound (Mach 5). There are two main types of hypersonic weaponry: (1) hypersonic …

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 …

5 days ago · North Korea said Thursday that its latest missile tests involved a new hypersonic system aimed at strengthening its nuclear war deterrent, as leader Kim Jong Un continues to …