Hypersonic weapon systems are technically complex and subjected to extreme conditions over the course of their flight.
The swiftness of hypersonic weapons might also allow them to hit adversary targets, like mobile weapons systems, that are vulnerable for only short periods of time.Ĭomparison of ballistic and hypersonic flight trajectories Hypersonic weapons are expected to be very difficult to defend against because they can fly at lower altitudes while being highly maneuverable and potentially change targets mid-flight. While traditional long-range missiles (e.g., ballistic missiles) can reach similar speeds, hypersonic weapons can also fly at different altitudes and trajectories. Hypersonic weapons are capable of reaching at least Mach 5, or approximately 3,800 mph. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our new report on these weapons, and the opportunities and challenges they present. The Department of Defense (DOD) is working to develop hypersonic weapons-which are capable of moving at least five times the speed of sound, have unpredictable flight paths, and are expected to be very difficult to defend against.
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