The innovative non-flying vehicle marks a milestone in the quest to break the speed record. SR-71.
HermesA leading aerospace company, has achieved a remarkable achievement by successfully completing the testing of its first fully integrated vehicle, Quarterhorse Mk 0. The prototype, nicknamed the “Dynamic Iron Bird”, has proven its worth by validating all major subsystems of the aircraft in a real-world test environment.
He MK 0 Represents the start of an ambitious program that seeks to develop four aircraft quarter horseWith the ultimate goal of surpassing the all-time airspeed record set by Iconic SR-71. Each of these aircraft will progressively increase in complexity, permitting Hermes Spread program risk across multiple vehicles and accelerate the learning process.
The most impressive thing about this achievement is the astonishing speed with which it is done Quarterhorse Mk 0, which was designed and built in record time of six months. Additionally, all test objectives were completed within just 37 days of deployment testing.
Objectives achieved include demonstration of taxiing using remote controls and controls, evaluation of radio frequency (RF) latency and ground handling qualities of the integrated systems, as well as demonstration of proper positioning of the vehicle and flight deck. In case of link loss.
Additionally, human factors evaluations, as well as pilot steering and controls, were conducted in a collaboration that included external participants, a milestone in the flight test team. Hermes.
Don KaderbackVice President of Testing HermesCommented: “The more the team works together and establishes their battle rhythm, the easier the flight tests will be.”
approach of Hermes Rapid and iterative design is required to accelerate aircraft development within the relevant time frame for its customers. AJ PiplikaCEO and Co-Founder Hermeshighlighted that “test campaigns, measured in days rather than months or years, represent the speed needed to mature hypersonic technology and put a transformative aircraft on the market.”
All these tests were conducted in Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) No Tullahoma, Tennessee. Hermes made a deliberate decision to conduct these ground test operations at Aadhaar in air forceswhich allows direct interaction with regulatory and shooting range authorities air forces.
Development and testing of Quarterhorse Mk 0 They embody the basic principles of Hermes, which is based on rich hardware and rapid real-world testing. Now on focus Quarterhorse Mk 1First flight vehicle Hermeswhich is under construction and is expected to make its first flight in 2024, marking an important step towards a revolution in hypersonic aviation.
Quarterhorse Mk 0, Hermeus’ first fully integrated vehicle, achieves important milestones. It validated all its subsystems in a real test environment, demonstrated its ability to perform remote control taxiing, evaluated radio frequency latency and ground handling qualities. In addition, it verified vehicle and flight deck safety, and conducted human factors tests and pilot checks.
The Quarterhorse Mk 0 was designed and built in a record time of just six months. This rapid growth highlights the efficiency and innovation in Hermeus’ strategy. Furthermore, they completed all test objectives in just 37 days, evidencing an impressively fast pace of work.
The ultimate goal of the Quarterhorse program is to develop four aircraft, each of increasing complexity, to surpass the airspeed record set by the SR-71. This ambitious program seeks to revolutionize hypersonic aviation, spread risk and accelerate education in every version of the aircraft.
Testing of the Quarterhorse Mk 0 took place at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) in Tullahoma, Tennessee. This location was deliberately chosen for direct interaction with Air Force range and regulatory authorities, facilitating effective collaboration and precise regulation.
The Quarterhorse Mk 1 represents a significant advance in the Hermeus project. It will be the company’s first flight vehicle and is scheduled to make its first flight in 2024. This aircraft represents a decisive step towards realizing Hermeus’ vision in hypersonic aviation, taking its innovation and development to new heights.
