The U.S. Air Force this month conducted the first flight test of the hypersonic AGM-183A Air Launched Rapid Response Weapon on a B-52 Stratofortress bomber. The test took place June 12 at Edwards Air Force Base, California, according to a recent release. The prototype was armed only with a sensor, and was carried externally on the B-52. The flight test collected information on the effects of vibration and drag on the ARRW and is part of Air Force rapid prototyping efforts focused on the cutting-edge field of air-launched hypersonic weapons. ARRW is expected to reach early operational capability by fiscal 2022, officials said. Read more at AF.mil.
Air Force Completes 1st Hypersonic Weapon Flight Test
