The technical challenges of hypersonic speed
Hypersonic technologies require advances in materials and aerodynamics to cope with extreme thermal and mechanical constraints. Hypersonic speed, in excess of Mach 5 (approximately 6,174 […]
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Jet-streams speed up transatlantic flights
Jet streams shorten transatlantic flights by 30 to 60 minutes, and can propel airliners at supersonic speeds. Jet streams, powerful rivers of stratospheric air, play […]
The Hermeus Quarterhorse hypersonic project
Hermeus, in partnership with the US Defense Innovation Unit, is preparing to test its prototype commercial aircraft, the Quarterhorse, to demonstrate its hypersonic capabilities. This […]
The Scramjet engine
Understanding the Scramjet Engine: Development, Design and Performance Scramjet engines, or supersonic combustion engines, are at the heart of discussions in the world of aeronautics […]
The speed of the Dassault Rafale
The Dassault Rafale, the versatile French fighter, has for years been one of the jewels in the crown of the global aerospace industry. Designed to […]