Firehawk’s 3D-Printed Hybrid Rocket Soars in Live Test for US Army

A hybrid 3D-printed rocket system from Firehawk Aerospace has soared past the speed of sound in a live test, marking a step toward potential US Army use in the future.

Dubbed Firehawk Analog, the 3D-printed engine was integrated into a test rocket that climbed to 18,000 feet (5,486 meters) after launching from a mobile platform.

The motor is built to match the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) class, meaning it could eventually be tested and swapped into existing army missile bodies.

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