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

4 days ago · NASA Aims to Advance Hypersonic Flight Testing with New Awards And to further that vision, NASA has issued two awards for studies into vehicle concepts.

4 days ago · The Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare Increment 2.0 (OASuW 2.0) program is underway once again, a Northrop Grumman executive confirmed to Naval News this month at the Surface …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Jan 22, 2026 · The destroyer USS Zumwalt replaced its twin gun systems with new missile tubes for launching hypersonic missiles.

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

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 …

Jul 13, 2019 · In recent years, the United States has focused such efforts on developing hypersonic glide vehicles, which are launched from a rocket before gliding to a target, and hypersonic cruise …