In aerodynamics, hypersonic speed refers to speeds much faster than the speed of sound, usually more than approximately Mach 5. [1][2][3]

Hypersonic flight is generally defined as speeds at or beyond Mach 5. From an engineering perspective, hypersonics is best understood as a multidisciplinary regime in which fluid mechanics, …

2 days ago · Weapons Army expects to complete fielding of Dark Eagle hypersonic missile in ‘early 2026’ The Army originally planned to field the hypersonic weapon in 2023, but technical issues and …

Apr 3, 2025 · NASA is working to enable routine, reusable, airbreathing hypersonic flight by conducting fundamental and applied research to enable a broad spectrum of hypersonic systems and missions.

13 hours ago · A United States warship recently completed sea trials following upgrades to launch hypersonic missiles capable of striking targets at over five times the speed of sound. In a press …

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.

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 standard on the …

Nov 14, 2025 · Hypersonic flight could one day make long-haul travel as quick as a short movie. Researchers are testing how turbulence behaves at extreme speeds, a critical hurdle for designing …

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 Mach 1 and …

Our team conducts all phases of research and development of hypersonic systems, from design, to fabrication and flight testing. We specialize in hypersonic propulsion-airframe integration and …