A new breakthrough in high-speed aviation was recorded in California, when the company Hermeus completed the maiden flight of the Quarterhorse Mk 1, its unmanned aircraft designed to operate at hypersonic speeds.
Technical validation of the Quarterhorse Mk 1
It was designed, built and flown in just over a year, as a Quarterhorse Mk 1 prototype that a critical validation of the Hermeus iterative approach . These tests were conducted at Edwards Air Force Base at Edwards Air Force Base and focused on operations such as high-speed takeoff and landing, particularly complex aspects of large hypersonic aircraft.
The data obtained confirmed the performance of vital subsystems, including propulsion, hydraulics and thermal management. In addition, aerodynamics, stability and control were also validated, providing critical information for the development of the next version of the aircraft.
Collaboration with the Department of Defense and industry players has been critical to advancing this technology. Major General Scott Cain highlighted the value of these partnerships in driving innovative capabilities with strategic potential in military situations.
Hermeus aims to make hypersonic flight an operational reality, both in defense and commercial applications. The Quarterhorse Mk 1 builds the path toMach 5 aircraft, with the backing of private investors and a strategy based on frequent and scalable testing.
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