US military readying first live fire test of hypersonic SM-6 Block 1b variant

[F-22Raptor]

The Defense Department is readying a major live-fire test to bolster the last line of defense against ballistic missiles for major warship formations, such as aircraft carrier strike groups, by pitting a pair of the newest Standard Missile-6 variants against a medium-range ballistic missile target in waters off Hawaii. Missile Defense Agency Director Vice Adm. Jon Hill revealed the upcoming SM-6 flight test in remarks May 12 during the online McAleese conference. The event will feature the Block IB variant...

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[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

This could finally be America's answer to China's DF-17.

 

[F-22Raptor]

This could finally be America's answer to China's DF-17.

The US has already successfully tested the 4,000 km Mach 17 HGV that will integrate with the Army’s LRHW and Navy Global Prompt Strike system.

SM-6 Block 1b is an hypersonic anti air/antiship missile with huge range.

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

The US has already successfully tested the 4,000 km Mach 17 HGV that will integrate with the Army’s LRHW and Navy Global Prompt Strike system.

SM-6 Block 1b is an hypersonic anti air/antiship missile with huge range.

But none of these are operational. DF-17 has been operational for years.