[ Artist’s conception ]

reusable hypersonic performance

Darkhorse is a multi-mission hypersonic UAS (uncrewed aerial system) designed for defense and national security missions. 

Hypersonic aircraft represent a major step change in defense technology, offering unprecedented speed, altitude, and maneuverability. These attributes allow Darkhorse to operate responsively in contested environments.

Mach 5+ aircraft solve urgent national security challenges.

SURVIVABLE. RESPONSIVE.

[ Artist’s conception ]

CHIMERA II ENGINE WITH F100 CORE

Like Quarterhorse, Darkhorse will be powered by a Hermeus-developed turbine-based combined cycle engine. This version of Chimera is significantly more powerful as it integrates the Pratt & Whitney F100.

A FASTER FUTURE AWAITS