Stratolaunch successfully tested a new hypersonic vehicle – Kommersant

The private American company Stratolaunch announced that it has successfully tested the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle. It is only known that the device reached a speed close to Mach 5. Other flight characteristics are not provided.

Tests included “safely air-launching the aircraft”, engine ignition, acceleration, sustained climb and controlled landing on water. “Today was a great day for the Stratolaunch team. I am extremely proud of their tenacity to achieve their goal,” the statement reads. statement company president Zachary Crevor.

Mr. Crevor noted that the collected data will be valuable to customers. The company hopes to complete development of the Talon-A this year.

The device was lifted into the air by a six-engine Roc carrier aircraft. Talon-A completed its flight by descending into the ocean. A future version is expected to be capable of landing for future reuse.

Leonid Uvarchev