Posted 3/10/2024, 12:24:51 AM
Stratolaunch Tests Hypersonic Vehicle, Reaches Near Mach 5 Speeds
- Stratolaunch successfully tested its Talon-A hypersonic vehicle, reaching high supersonic speeds near Mach 5
- The test involved air launch, engine ignition, climb, and controlled water landing of the TA-1 vehicle
- Stratolaunch is developing reusable hypersonic vehicles for runway landings to follow the TA-1
- The company hopes to complete TA-1 development this year and has started work on two new models
- Stratolaunch is aiming to capitalize on demand for hypersonic weapons and defense systems
