Raytheon Invests in Hermeus as Avionics Testing Begins
Raytheon's RTX Ventures is making a strategic investment in Hermeus as the hypersonic technology developer begins avionics testing.
Hermeus has begun simulation testing of the avionics for its hypersonic small vehicle Quarterhorse, evaluating performance throughout the flight profile to Mach 5. (Photo: Hermeus)
Hermeus has begun simulation testing of the avionics for its hypersonic small vehicle Quarterhorse, evaluating performance throughout the flight profile to Mach 5. (Photo: Hermeus)

Hypersonic aircraft developer Hermeus continues to attract major investors, this time through a partnership with Raytheon Technologies Venture Capital Group. Raytheon’s recently established RTX Ventures is making a “strategic investment” to help Hermeus complete its first hypersonic aircraft, Quarterhorse, which is a remotely-piloted small vehicle. The support also will help expedite development of Darkhorse, which will be used to mature technologies for its planned 14-seat business aircraft, Halycon.