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HYTEV
Two-stage fully reusable horizontal-takeoff hypersonic research vehicle of fighter-jet size and mass, powered by turbofans plus aerospike on the main stage and a rocket upper stage. Primary role is hypersonic testbed; secondary role smallsat launch with expendable upper stage. Flight readiness targeted end-2027 under BAAINBw contract.
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