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The US Air Force awarded $60 million to aerospace startup Hermeus to fund hypersonic flight tests.

Quarterhorse aircraft.It is intended for military and commercial applications. Capable of flying at Mach 5 and with a range of 7,400 km, the new aircraft will use a turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) engine based on the commercial GE J85 turbojet engine.

Founded by former members of SpaceX, Blue Origin andGeneration Orbit, Hermeus plans to launch a demonstration aircraft, the Quarterhorse, later this decade. It will be the fastest reusable aircraft in regular service. Its titanium structure is planned to withstand ultra-high speeds. 

In recent years, the United States Air Force has shown interest insuch high-speed commercial aircraft, not only for military use, but also as a potential long-term replacement for the President's Air Force One. It is not only the transport of the head of state, but also the control center in case of a nuclear war or an emergency in the country.

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