SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 17, 2026Reddit

Japan team has 1st successful engine test for Mach 5 aircraft, eyeing 2-hr trips to US

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Japan successfully tested a ramjet engine capable of powering a Mach 5 aircraft, potentially cutting Japan-to-US flight time to two hours, with practical deployment targeted for the 2040s.

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