Supersonic transportation refers to vehicles that can travel faster than the speed of sound, primarily air and space vehicles. The speed of sound is around 768 miles per hour, and breaking the sound barrier creates a sonic boom. Commercial supersonic travel was pioneered with the Concorde in the late 1970s but was controversial due to […]
Hypersonic is faster than Mach 5, while supersonic is faster than Mach 1. The distinction is relevant to defense, with hypersonic aircraft being developed for faster attacks. The US military plans to develop the Hypersonic Cruise Vehicle with a flight speed of Mach 10. Simply put, hypersonic is considered to be greater than Mach 5 […]
Supersonic missiles, such as the BrahMos, Moskit, and Coyote, travel at speeds of Mach 2 to Mach 3 and use ramjet engines. They are popular for anti-ship warfare due to their high speed and short response time. They can be nuclear tipped and are a threat to friendly fleets. Laser and directed energy systems are […]
