Current US hypersonic weapons projects. (General)

[Forest Green]

Kratos Has A Hypersonic Drone In The Works

Kratos says low cost is a central focus of its newly disclosed high-speed drone program.

www.twz.com

 

[NMaude]

About five-ten years ago wasn't Rolls-Royce working on a turbojet for a high supersonic/low hypersonic missile which I think was designated the YJ-102 (I don't know if I'm remembering correctly)?

 

[Josh_TN]

About five-ten years ago wasn't Rolls-Royce working on a turbojet for a high supersonic/low hypersonic missile which I think was designated the YJ-102 (I don't know if I'm remembering correctly)?

Yes, for RATTLRS. It apparently had about the best thrust to weight ratio ever achieved and was similar in concept to the SR-71 J58. Program ended with successful test flights; unclear if anything was ever developed from the technology.

 

[NMaude]

Yes, for RATTLRS.

That's the name I couldn't recall, thanks, I wonder if the test-flight results have been used since they were successful? If so I wouldn't be surprised if it was in a black programme.

 

[bobbymike]

The hypersonic imperative

Hypersonic weapons and defenses are key for US deterrence in great-power wars; DoD and Congress must prioritize their rapid deployment.

www.atlanticcouncil.org

 

[TomcatViP]

Kratos Has A Hypersonic Drone In The Works

Kratos says low cost is a central focus of its newly disclosed high-speed drone program.

www.twz.com

Details on the Indiana Factory:

A San Diego-based military contractor plans to spend $50 million to construct a 68,000-square-foot facility at Crane to test and improve hypersonic weapons.

The contractor, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, announced the plans Tuesday at Westgate@Crane Technology Park in Odon, Indiana, about 35 miles southwest of Bloomington.

Company executives said they expect to hire more than 100 people, from machinists to engineers, who will earn an average of $80,000 a year.

Kratos Senior Vice President Michael Johns said the company is working on partnerships with academic institutions and already has signed research agreements with Notre Dame, Purdue and IU.

https://heraldtimesonline.com/story...-westgate-at-crane-military-base/82549632007/