The American Startup That Is Building A Hypersonic Jet

The American Startup That Is Building A Hypersonic Jet For 90-Minute Flights Between New York And Paris

Hermeus, an American startup, aims to develop a hypersonic jet that can fly from New York to Paris in 90 minutes or less.

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The jet would carry 20 passengers and reach five times the speed of sound, or 3,850 miles per hour.

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The company plans to launch its first flight in 2024, and deploy its drone, Darkhorse, for military and surveillance missions in 2026.

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The company has raised USD 119 million in funding and has a valuation of USD 400 million.

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The company’s founders have extensive experience in the aerospace sector and have worked on air-launched liquid rockets for hypersonic flight experiments.

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The company faces technical challenges such as heat and aerodynamics at high speeds beyond the sound barrier.

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The company hopes to transition to its final product, Halcyon, which will be a commercial hypersonic aircraft for business travelers.

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The company envisions a revolutionary advancement in air travel by reducing the travel time between major cities across the globe.

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The company follows the practices of space startups, aiming to keep costs low and address the problems of hypersonic flight step by step.

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The company has earned a place on Forbes’ list of the top 25 venture-backed companies poised for potential billion-dollar valuations this year.

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