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US flies reusable hypersonic test vehicle for second time

  • Ursa Major and Stratolaunch carried out two successful reusable hypersonic test flights of the Talon-A2 vehicle over the Pacific Ocean, occurring during the final months of 2024 and early 2025.
  • These tests followed increased Pentagon focus on hypersonic weaponry due to advances by China and Russia, leading to the MACH-TB program promoting rapid, affordable hypersonic experiments.
  • The Talon-A2 drone, launched from Stratolaunch's Roc carrier aircraft, exceeded Mach 5 speeds and was powered by Ursa Major's Hadley engine, a 5,000-lbf oxygen-rich staged combustion liquid rocket.
  • Stratolaunch CEO Zachary Krevor acknowledged the data from the flights will improve vehicle performance, while TRMC director George Rumford highlighted a milestone in reusability and faster vehicle turnaround.
  • These flights mark the first reusable hypersonic tests in over 50 years, signify progress for U.S. Hypersonic capabilities, and support defense efforts to counter emerging threats with cost-effective systems.
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MilitarySpot.com broke the news in on Monday, May 5, 2025.
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