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

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, …

3 days ago · Hypersonica's first hypersonic test flight in Norway pushed its missile prototype to more than Mach 6 and a range of more than 300 kilometers, the company said. (Hypersonica) PARIS — …

A NASA system designed to measure temperature and strain on high-speed vehicles is set to make its first flights at hypersonic speeds – greater than Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound – when …

Sep 8, 2025 · There are two main types of hypersonic weaponry: (1) hypersonic cruise missiles (HCMs) and (2) hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs). Both systems are designed to impact targets from long …

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 …

1 day ago · Europe’s first privately built hypersonic missile notches Mach 6 speed in test The company is targeting operational deployment of a European sovereign hypersonic strike capability by 2029.

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 …

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 …

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