'Groundbreaking' hypersonic engine for high-speed flights unveiled
HOUSTON - An aerospace company has unveiled a new hypersonic engine, which it says makes a “major breakthrough” in high-speed flight. Venus Aerospace, a Texas-based company focused on making hypersonic travel a reality, has announced they are producing an advanced propulsion engine that could power high-speed vehicles, including drones and aircraft, Amelia Neath writes for the Independent. Continue reading original article.
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11 October 2024 -Venus Aerospace in Houston says its commercial hypersonic aircraft will the aircraft will cruise at Mach 4 at 110,000 feet of elevation and have a top speed of Mach 9.
The plane would use advanced propulsion systems to take off from regular runways, reach the edge of space, and cruise at extremely high altitudes before landing at its destination. Stargazer reflects Venus Aerospace's vision to transform high-speed travel with reusable technology, with applications for both commercial and defense purposes.
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