For a quick response: The US has tested a new hypersonic missile

The AGM-183A ARRW speed exceeds the sound speed is more than five times. The development of the rocket was conducted by Lockheed Martin for five years. The US Air Force conducted the first working test of a new AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile (Air-launched Rapid Resposure Weapon). It was created for rapid response to launching from air media. This was reported by the US Air Force press service.

As it is noted, the test of rockets on the principle of All-Up-ROUND took place on December 9 off the coast of Southern California. The rocket launch was carried out by the bomber B-52H StratoFortress. "This test was the first launch of a full -fledged rocket combat prototype," the Air Force press service says. The rocket engines were tested before launching. The development of AGM-183a Arrw has been conducted for five years.

After separating from the aircraft, the rocket reached a hypersonic velocity, which is more than five times higher than the sound speed, completed the flight trajectory and exploded in the airfield area. So all the trials were achieved. "I am immensely proud of the perseverance and dedication that this team has demonstrated to give the vital possibilities to our fighting fighter," General Jason Bartolomei commented.

The AGM-183A ARRW rocket was developed by Lockheed Martin specifically for the US Air Force. It was created as a small air base system with a flight range of approximately 925 km. Recall that Spain also increases weapons and replenishes its strategic stocks. The country's government allocates 500 million euros to conclude contracts for the supply of various ammunition. Earlier, Focus wrote about what weapons of the Russian Federation placed in the Crimea.