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HACM
HACM, or Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile, is a new type of very fast missile being developed by the U.S. Air Force that can fly at speeds five times the speed of sound or more, making it extremely difficult for enemies to detect and intercept. It's designed to be launched from aircraft and strike targets quickly.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) is a U.S. Air Force program for a air-launched, scramjet-powered, tactical hypersonic weapon system capable of Mach 5+ speeds, designed for rapid strike missions against time-sensitive, high-value targets with enhanced survivability and penetration capabilities. It leverages a 'boost-glide' or 'air-breathing' design for sustained hypersonic flight.
BACKGROUND
The Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile is an Australian-American scramjet-powered hypersonic air-launched cruise missile project, the successor of the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) and the SCIFiRE hypersonic programs.
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- Hypersonic Cruise Missile
- Air-launched Hypersonic Missile
- Tactical Hypersonic Weapon
- HACM program
- Hypersonic Weapon
USAGE NOTE
HACM represents a critical component of the U.S. military's strategy to maintain a competitive edge in advanced conventional strike capabilities and deter peer adversaries.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to HACM.
Awarded the contract for the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM), leading its design, development, and integration.
Engaged in developing advanced missile systems and components for hypersonic weapons, including contributions to programs like HACM.
Developing critical scramjet propulsion systems and other advanced technologies essential for hypersonic flight, contributing to programs like HACM.
Provides advanced propulsion systems, including ramjet engines vital for the sustained high-speed flight of hypersonic missiles like HACM.
The primary service driving the development and acquisition of the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM), managing requirements and testing.
Funds and fosters breakthrough technologies, including various hypersonic programs that inform and contribute to initiatives like HACM.