Northrop Opens First Hypersonic Propulsion Factory In The U.S.

Steve Trimble August 03, 2023

Hypersonics Capability Center

Credit: Northrop Grumman
Having claimed the U.S. Air Force’s first Mach 5-plus cruise missile program with partner Raytheon, Northrop Grumman on Aug. 3 opened a 60,000 ft. 2 factory dedicated to producing the ramjet, scramjet and other advanced propulsion systems needed for future hypersonic missiles. In keeping with the...
Steve Trimble

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

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