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Hermeus Rapid Iteration on Track to Mach 3 Prototype by Yearend
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In May, 2025, hypersonic plane developer Hermeus flew its Quarterhorse Mk 1 prototype. It flew at Edwards Air Force Base. They are showing rapid, iterative development. They got a flying prototype in 20 months. It was 204 days from the completed design to the flying prototype.
The Quarterhouse Mk2 that will fly at Mach 3 should fly before the end of the year. The plan is to fly it within 150 days.
21 days from arrival to 130-knot taxi.
6 days from ops restart to flight.
20 months from first requirements to wheels up.
They are analyzing flight data and rolling those insights straight into Quarterhorse Mk 2—already in production at their Atlanta headquarters.
Hermeus Mk2 is under development. the Mk2 will the first supersonic version for Hermeus. It will go Mach 3 and be the size of an F16.
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