adjective
- relating to speeds of five or more times the speed of sound
Usage: technical; aviation; aerospace
Examples
- The military tested a new hypersonic missile that could travel at Mach 6.
- Hypersonic flight presents unique engineering challenges due to extreme heat.
- Scientists are developing hypersonic aircraft for faster global travel.
- The spacecraft reached hypersonic speeds during atmospheric reentry.
- Hypersonic weapons can strike targets anywhere in the world within minutes.
- Wind tunnels are used to test materials under hypersonic conditions.