👉 The launched weapon, also known as the Hypersonic Weapon or the Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV), is a cutting-edge military technology designed to deliver payloads, such as missiles or even small satellites, at extremely high speeds and long distances, typically faster than Mach 5 (over five times the speed of sound). These weapons use advanced propulsion systems, including scramjet engines or hybrid rocket motors, to achieve hypersonic flight. Once launched, they glide through the atmosphere before reaching their target, making them highly maneuverable and difficult to intercept with current radar and missile defense systems. The primary advantage of hypersonic weapons is their ability to strike with reduced warning time, potentially revolutionizing modern warfare by drastically altering the dynamics of air and missile defense.
