November 24, 2024

Hermeus Unveils Details of Its First Supersonic Flight Vehicle

Hermeus, a hypersonic development start-up, has shared new insights into its forthcoming supersonic aircraft, which is set to take flight next year.

The Quarterhorse Mk 2 will be the second flight vehicle and third airframe in Hermeus’ Quarterhorse series. This marks the company’s initial effort to surpass the sound barrier.

On April 4th, the Atlanta-based company posted on social media, describing the Mk 2 as “the world’s first high-Mach autonomous aircraft.”

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The experimental aircraft will sport a delta wing design, a variable air intake, and will be “approximately the size of a [Lockheed Martin] F-16,” according to Hermeus.

Interestingly, the Quarterhorse Mk 2 will utilize the same engine found in the legendary F-16 – the Pratt & Whitney F100.

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