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Hypersonix / Kratos DART AE | Engines | Hypersonix Launch Systems

17/08/2023News:
The Hypersonix DART AE Flyer.

Kratos selection establishes Hypersonix in the US

The Kratos/Hypersonix team is focused on providing a first-to-market capability, to test and demonstrate important hypersonic capabilities for U.S. Industry, the DoD and National Security.

17/04/2023Press Release:
From left to right: David Waterhouse, CEO Hypersonix USA, Inc and Peter Beck, CEO Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
Hypersonix to partner with launch provider Rocket Lab for initial hypersonic test vehicle launch
22/03/2023News:
The first DART AE test flight is scheduled for 2024.

US chooses Hypersonix for scramjet test vehicle

DART AE makes significant use of 3D-printing and is powered by a hydrogen-fuelled SPARTAN scramjet engine, capable of flying non-ballistic flight patterns at speeds of Mach 5 to Mach 7 and up to 1,000 kms in range.

25/01/2022Press Release:
The SPARTAN scramjet engine is reusable, powered by hydrogen and fuel efficient. (Photo: Hypersonic Launch Systems)
Hypersonix and Kratos sign agreement to develop and fly DART AE hypersonic drone