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DART AE

Hypersonix scramjet-powered hypersonic test vehicle.

by Hypersonix Launch Systems

PrototypeUncrewed aircraftAirFirst flightFeb 27, 2026

Uncrewed hypersonic test aircraft powered by Hypersonix's SPARTAN scramjet, flown for DIU's HyCAT program on Rocket Lab's HASTE.

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  1. First flightConfirmed

    First flight on HASTE from Wallops Island

    The vehicle reached speeds above Mach 5 on the mission 'That's Not A Knife'.

    SourcesHypersonix Launch Systems

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    CompanyMISSION SUCCESS: Australian Hypersonic Pioneer Achieves First Flight

    Hypersonix Launch Systems · Feb 28, 2026 · Supports: System, System milestone

    “has successfully completed the first flight of its DART AE hypersonic aircraft, marking a major milestone in the development of advanced hypersonic systems.”

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