A major milestone was achieved in the collaboration between the United Kingdom and the United States in the development of hypersonic missile technology.
Engineers from both countries have completed hundreds of tests for six weeks in a new hypersonic missile engine, a crucial component of the “Team Hypersonics (United Kingdom) program of the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom (MOD).
The missile will be able to reach Mach 5
It The project aims to build a functional hypersonic cruiser missile by 2030 and represents a strategic advance for the UK’s defensive skills.
According to the mod, the The new missile may reach higher speeds than Mach 5 (five times the sound speed, approximately 6,100 km/h)providing a decisive operating advantage for the future Armed Forces of the United Kingdom.
The tests, which added 233, covered several hypersonic speeds and validated the robustness of motor design, paving the way for future updates. Collaboration with the United States, with advanced facilities and experience, accelerates the costs of development and shares, strengthening the military alliance between nations.
The tests involved a real data analysis to perfect the engine design and increase their propellant performance. Various design variations were explored to ensure the preparation of the propulsion system for future updates. The engine successfully demonstrated high speed performance with air aspiration, allowing a greater reach than a conventional rocket.
The development of the hypersonic engine is led by the Defense Sciences and Technology Laboratory (STD) and the United States Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), with the support of industry partners, including Gas Dynamics LTD, a small United Kingdom company that performed static evidence at NASA Langley Research Center in the United States.
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“We live in a more dangerous world and it has ever been so important for us to innovate and direct our opponents, equipping our strengths with the technologies of the future,” said UK Secretary of Defense, John Healey.
“This milestone represents a critical breakthrough in UK defense skills and strengthens our position on the collaboration of hypersonic weapons development. The success of these tests highlights the UK’s commitment to leadership and technological innovation in this crucial area,” said Paul Hollinshead, CEO of STDL.
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