2023-09-07 23:11:02
In early 2023, the US military deployed two hypersonic weapons launchers to Cape Canaveral, Florida. A few months later, the service attempted to launch a Dark Eagle missile, but failed.
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The US military canceled planned tests of hypersonic weapons. Thus, the first launch of the Dark Eagle missile is postponed to a later date. The project is called the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRWH). The service had planned to put the hypersonic weapon into service by the end of 2023. It is not yet clear if the delay will affect the fixed schedule.
The first test launch of the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile was scheduled for September 6, 2023. The test was postponed following pre-launch inspections announced by the US Secretary of Defense’s office.
Despite the failed launch, the Pentagon sees something positive in it. In particular, the department’s specialists were able to collect data on the operation of ground equipment and software. The information obtained will contribute to further progress in the deployment of the LRHW.
In fact, the Pentagon’s statement is identical to the one made in March. Back then, the US Army wanted to launch a hypersonic missile for the first time, but that too failed. Earlier this year, the military moved the LRHW from Washington to Cape Canaveral. Later, in an appearance before Congress, US Navy Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe testified that an attempt to launch Dark Eagle failed to activate the battery.
The US Army is developing hypersonic weapons in collaboration with the Navy. Land and naval missiles use a single C-HGB (Common-Hysonic Glide Body) warhead. Interestingly, official US Army documents state that the Dark Eagle has a speed of Mach 4.9 (6,050 km/h), not Mach 5 (6,174 km/h).
The US Army’s hypersonic missile has a launch range of 2,775 kilometers. One battery includes four launchers on Oshkosh HEMTT A4 M983A4 Oshkosh HEMTT A4 M983A4 chassis, like Patriot air defense systems. LRHW systems can be moved by rail and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.
Fuente: Florida Today
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