High-Mach Turbine Moves Forward For DARPA Hypersonic Plane

Lockheed Martin proposed a TBCC-powered hypersonic aircraft in 2013.

Lockheed Martin proposed a TBCC-powered hypersonic aircraft in 2013.

Credit: Lockheed Martin
DARPA confirmed plans on Aug. 26 to launch development of a High-Mach Gas Turbine (HMGT) engine, seeking to create the low-speed propulsion module for a planned hypersonic Next Generation Responsive Strike (NextRS) demonstrator aircraft. Industry officials will be briefed about the HMGT Technologies...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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