AVIC WZ-8 - Wikipedia
WZ-8 is a supersonic-hypersonic, remotely operated, high-altitude reconnaissance vehicle. The aircraft bears some superficial resemblance to the DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle mounted onboard DF-17 medium-range ballistic missile and the American Lockheed D-21 reconnaissance drone, [5] albeit different in overall dimensions, propulsions, and speed.
Mach 7 drone illustrates China’s latest leap in hypersonic …
Dec 18, 2024 · China unveils MD-22 hypersonic drone, capable of Mach 7 speeds and near-space operations. The drone is reusable, can travel 8,000 km, and carry 600 kg payloads for military and civilian use. It launches mid-air from a high-altitude balloon, eliminating the need for traditional runways.
The Mayhem spy drone will fly at hypersonic speeds | Popular Science
Dec 21, 2022 · The Mayhem drone will aim to collect intelligence at hypersonic speeds The Pentagon just awarded $334 million to a contractor to develop this new uncrewed spy aircraft. By Kelsey D. Atherton
Hypersonic Drone: The Future of Speed and Surveillance
Nov 18, 2024 · The hypersonic drone is built with advanced technology, setting it apart from conventional UAVs in several significant ways. Let’s explore the primary features that define hypersonic drones, making them a groundbreaking addition to aerial technology.
China reveals hypersonic drone with horizontal landing capability
Dec 16, 2024 · MD-19: A hypersonic drone with horizontal landing unveiled by China. The drone displays a remarkable ability to decelerate from hypersonic to subsonic speeds for landing.
China Tests MD-19 Hypersonic Drone with Horizontal Landing …
Dec 17, 2024 · The MD-19, a high-speed, reusable platform, achieved hypersonic speeds before horizontally landing on a runway, a capability rarely seen in hypersonic testing. The footage and images, released by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, date back to a 2020 test flight and offer new insight into China’s growing hypersonic capabilities.
China Unveils New Classes of Hypersonic Drones
Dec 19, 2024 · China has unveiled advanced hypersonic drones, including the MD-19 and MD-22, capable of high-altitude launches. These drones enhance surveillance, military capabilities, and reflect China's response to global strategic competition, aiming for operational superiority.
Rocket Lab’s HASTE to Launch Hypersonic Scramjet Drone for US
Nov 9, 2023 · DART AE is a 3D-printed scramjet-powered hypersonic drone designed for non-ballistic flight maneuvers at speeds of up to Mach 7 (8,600 kilometers/5,400 miles per hour). The testbed will launch from Rocket Lab’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport facility on Wallops Island.
Superfast drone fitted with new 'rotating detonation rocket …
Apr 10, 2024 · Engineers have successfully flown a drone at near-supersonic speeds thanks to a new type of engine that burns like a rocket and could one day lead to hypersonic Mach 9 commercial flights.
Hypersonic Drone: Breaking the Sound Barrier
Sep 20, 2023 · By definition, a hypersonic vehicle travels at speeds exceeding Mach 5—that is, five times the speed of sound. This velocity puts these drones in a distinct class, allowing them to traverse great distances in mere hours and potentially revolutionizing military …