Hypersonix will integrate its hydrogen scramjet engine to launch a DART AE multi-mission hypersonic drone demonstrator as a means to further progress Australia’s aerospace sector, the company said today (Jan 25).
The launch, expected to be performed in 2023, will support the Hypersonix DART AE, a multi-mission, hypersonic drone, which will be fully 3D-printed out of exquisite high-temperature materials.This will then be powered by a single, fifth-generation SPARTAN, zero emission, clean hydrogen scramjet engine with a publicly disclosable range of 500km.
As part of the agreement, Kratos will bring its extensive digital engineering capabilities and sounding rocket booster integration and launch experience to enable a smooth launch for the system.
Kratos’ extensive involvement in past hypersonic experimental flight test programs demonstrates their ability to launch a variety of hypersonic vehicles and makes them a unique and highly qualified partner and teammate for Hypersonix, as the launch provider for the first DART AE flight in 2023.
David Carter, President of Defence Rocket & Support Services Division at Kratos, said, “Kratos is excited to team up with Hypersonix on this innovative project and we look forward to supporting their development and the integration and flight of this truly disruptive and enabling Australian technology.
“DART AE is an ideal opportunity for Kratos to further showcase our extensive hypersonic launch system capability.” H2VIEW - link - George Heynes- link - more like this - link - hypersonix - link - more like this (Australia) - link
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