Mach 5 News Today

Due to potential use in development of hypersonic weapons, Vulcan-CFD software is subject to export controls with distributions limited to within US.

Aspiring hypersonic drone maker Hermeus has completed taxi tests with its “Iron Bird” remote control and systems demonstrator. Flight tests are next up.

Lobaev Arms, a Russian producer of long-range high-precision rifles, has started to test a "hypersonic bullet" capable of piercing a target instantly and effectively.

Stargazer would fly at 170,000 feet, which is high enough to give passengers a view of the Earth's curve and the darkness of space. It's a lofty goal.

Air-breathing hypersonic powerplants are typically fighter-jet engine-sized. But Velontra has just test-run its surprisingly small Bronco hypersonic propulsion system.

To defeat enemy in aerial combat, hypersonic plane should zoom ahead and launch missile backwards, allowing pilot to strike quickly from a long distance, according to computer simulation.

India joined a hypersonic vehicle elite club with the successful test flight of hypersonic vehicles along with the Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) on Friday, according to a statement by Space Research Organisation (ISRO). According to the space agency, the trials achieved all predetermined targets and demonstrated hypersonic vehicle capability. Till now,

Hermeus’ engine successfully shifted from turbojet to ramjet power during trials at Notre Dame Lab.

Detecting, tracking and hitting submarines are tough challenges for any navy because such tasks require sophisticated, expensive hardware and well-trained, experienced personnel.

The 5 has a plush ride and smooth turnover like its Gear of the Year predecessor, the Mach 4.