Scramjets Move From Lab To Missile Development With HACM Award

rendering of the HACM

A newly-released rendering of the HACM shows an aft-mounted power section with a rectangular air inlet.

Credit: Raytheon Concept
Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Northrop Grumman are tasked with developing an operational scramjet-powered hypersonic missile in five years for the U.S. and Australian air forces. The team won a $985 million contract from the U.S. Defense Department on Sept. 22. HACM will be faster than JASSM-ER...

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