Hermeus Expands Operations, Shapes Flight-test Plan
Hermeus, which is scaling up employment and facilities, is initially planning to test its hypersonic Quarterhorse remote-piloted vehicle without Chimera.
Hermeus Quarterhorse on runway
Hermeus plans to fly its Quarterhorse remotely-piloted vehicle initially without the hypersonic Chimera engine early next year and then equip a prototype with the Chimera later in 2024. (Photo: Hermeus)

Hermeus is de-risking the technical development of its hypersonic Quarterhorse remotely-piloted small vehicle and is expanding with new hires and offices as it prepares for flight in 2024, according to analyst Jefferies.

Recently hosting Hermeus CEO  A.J. Piplica in a discussion, Jefferies said the hypersonic developer is evolving, increasing from 60 employees to 100 already this year with plans to be at between 160 to 170 by year-end. In addition to its Atlanta headquarters, Hermeus has opened an office in Los Angeles and intends to open another in Washington, D.C.