Hermeus Mode Transition Marks Milestone Toward Hypersonic Flight

Hermeus Chimera turbine-based combined-cycle engine
Credit: Hermeus
COLORADO SPRINGS—Start-up hypersonic aircraft developer Hermeus has demonstrated mode transition of the company’s in-house-designed Chimera turbine-based combined-cycle engine (TBCC), which will power the Atlanta manufacturer’s Quarterhorse Mach 5 test vehicle. The TBCC is designed to enable the...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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