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LRHW
LRHW stands for Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon, a U.S. Army program developing a new type of missile that can travel at speeds over five times the speed of sound and strike targets very far away. It's designed to deliver conventional payloads rapidly over long distances.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) is a U.S. Army ground-launched, conventional prompt strike (CPS) hypersonic missile system utilizing a common hypersonic glide body (CHGB) to deliver payloads at speeds exceeding Mach 5 over extensive ranges, aiming to provide strategic deep-strike capabilities.
BACKGROUND
The Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), also known as the Dark Eagle, is an intermediate-range surface-to-surface boost-glide hypersonic weapon being developed for use by the United States Army. The United States Navy intends to procure a ship/submarine-launched variant of the missile as part of the service's Intermediate-Range Conventional Prompt Strike (IRCPS) program. The weapon consists of a large rocket booster that carries the unpowered Common-Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) in a nose cone. Once the booster reaches significant altitude and speed, it releases the C-HGB, which glides at hypersonic speeds as it descends towards its target. Dynetics will build the hypersonic glide vehicle, while Lockheed Martin will build the booster as well as assemble the missile and launch equipment.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- Dark Eagle
- Hypersonic Weapon
- CPS Missile
- Glide Body Weapon
- U.S. Army Hypersonic
USAGE NOTE
LRHW is a specific program designation within the U.S. Army's efforts to field hypersonic capabilities, often discussed in the context of peer competition.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to LRHW.
Prime contractor for the U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) system, responsible for producing the Common-Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) and the two-stage booster.
The primary service branch leading the development and future deployment of the LRHW, managing the program and setting requirements.
Developed the Common-Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) technology, which is a critical component for the LRHW system and other hypersonic initiatives.
A key subcontractor involved in the development and production of the booster components for the LRHW system.
Through its Aerojet Rocketdyne segment, provides the solid rocket motor propulsion for the LRHW booster stage.
Collaborates with the U.S. Army on the Common-Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) for its Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program, sharing technology and development efforts critical to LRHW.