The US Air Force conducted the final test test of a new hypersonic missile, developed under the HAWC program (Hypersonic Air-Air Weapon Concept). This is stated in a statement from the Pentagon., published the day before.
At the US Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) confirmed by tests, noting, that they were successful and final. The rocket took part in the testing, developed by Lockheed Martin Corporation. Details of the tests themselves are not given., but reported, that a launched hypersonic missile was able to reach speeds higher 5 Makhov at the height of more 60 thousand feet (18,3 km), covering the distance 300 nautical miles.
Air-breathing hypersonic version of Lockheed Martin missile completed program, achieving all of your original goals- US Department of Defense says in a statement.
Above the program for creating a hypersonic aviation missile Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) the US Air Force and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency of the US Department of Defense work together (DARPA). It is assumed, that the new hypersonic missile will be used by both B-1B and B-52 bombers, as well as fighters, including F-35. Two American corporations participated in the tender for the creation of a new ammunition: Raytheon и Lockheed Martin.
The Americans intend to catch up with Russia and China in the development of hypersonic missiles in the near future, who already have such missiles in service.
