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The US has successfully tested a hypersonic cruise missile

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The Americans conducted flight tests of the hypersonic complex Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept. The rocket was developed by Raytheon and Northrop Grumman.

The defense Research Agency DARPA has announced the successful test of a demonstration sample of a hypersonic cruise missile. It was launched from an air carrier. Shortly after separation, the rocket engine was activated. The flight speed exceeded M=5.

The rocket was developed by Raytheon Corporation under the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) program. Another defense giant, Northrop Grumman, is responsible for creating the engine.

Due to its relatively small weight and dimensions, a variety of American aircraft can receive such weapons in the future — both strategic bombers and the fifth-generation F-35 fighter.

Earlier, the United States again faced problems when creating another hypersonic complex - AGM-183 ARRW. The rocket separated from the plane, but its engine was not activated. The role of the carrier, as before, was played by the B-52 bomber.

AGM-183 ARRW

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In addition to air-based systems, the United States is also creating hypersonic sea- and land-based missiles.

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