Lockheed Martin receives patent for hypersonic aeroballistic missile

Details about the design, range and other technical characteristics of the ARRW have not yet been disclosed.

It is known that the rocket has a solid-propellant engine, and depending on theIt can be equipped with a high-explosive or nuclear warhead.

The missile has already passed testing, organized by the companies in conjunction with the US Air Force. Tests were conducted on a B-52H Stratofortress bomber.

It is planned that the first full-fledged flightammunition tests will take place in 2020, and the U.S. Army will receive ARRW in 2022. It is expected to replace the HCSW airborne hypersonic cruise missile, which the Air Force abandoned in 2020.

Previouslywas reportedthat the U.S. Navy will deploy hypersonic C-HGB gliders in submarines. Technology development will begin in 2021 and will cost about $ 1 billion.