The aerodynamics textbook definition of “hypersonic” is travel at Mach 5 or greater — more than five times the speed of sound, almost a mile each second. Long-range hypersonic vehicles often utilize a scramjet engine, which leverages the vehicle’s high speed to compress incoming air through a special inlet into a combustion chamber.
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Northrop Grumman's Elkton campus continues its legacy of supporting industry firsts.
Developing Hypersonic Missile Systems: A New Capability Center Brings High-Speed Weapons to the Forefront
Northrop Grumman has opened a Hypersonics Capability Center at its Elkton, Maryland, facility. The move will help to usher in a new era of military readiness and to produce advanced propulsion solutions that can power hypersonic missiles beyond Mach 5.