CHINA PUSHES THE LIMITS OF FLIGHT WITH HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGY China stunned the global aerospace community after reports confirmed successful tests of a hypersonic flight vehicle capable of reaching speeds around 8,100 km/h—well beyond Mach 5, the threshold that defines hypersonic travel. At these speeds, aircraft don’t just fly through air—they reshape it. Important Details: • Hypersonic speed begins at Mach 5 (over 6,100 km/h at altitude) • Reported test speeds approach 8,100 km/h (≈ Mach 6–7)

India on Monday successfully flight tested the indigenously-developed hypersonic technology demonstrator vehicle (HSTDV) that is expected to power futuristic long-range missile systems and aerial platforms, officials said. Read here: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rajnath-singh-on-successful-test-of-long-range-missile-tech-landmark-achievement-2291608 | NDTV

28K views · 1.7K reactions | The DRDO is preparing to conduct the first flight test of its Dhvani Hypersonic Glide Vehicle by the end of 2025 that has a maximum speed of Mach 21 and a strike range of 5500 km. | Indian Defence Updates | Facebook

This video presents rare test footage from NASA involving an experimental jet developed to push the limits of speed and aerodynamics. The concept was bold: an aircraft capable of traveling fast enough to circle the Earth in approximately three hours — far beyond conventional aviation. The tests focused on extreme velocities, heat management, and stability at hypersonic speeds. While the project never became a commercial reality, it represented a crucial step in understanding what flight at the e