Hyperian Aerospace develops advanced hypersonic aerospace platforms that combine AI-driven guidance and zero‑emission propulsion for both civilian and defense applications. 5 hours and missile‑defense systems that protect borders and critical assets.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current aerospace transportation and defense systems rely on conventional propulsion that generates high emissions and cannot achieve rapid global travel or instantaneous response to emerging threats. Additionally, existing missile‑defense platforms lack integrated AI and hypersonic capabilities needed for sovereign control of air, space, and cyber domains.
Solution
Hyperian Aerospace builds hypersonic platforms powered by compressed hydrogen that deliver zero‑CO₂ emissions while achieving speeds up to Mach 15. Its civilian Hyperliner aircraft can transport 220 passengers anywhere on Earth in under 1.5 hours using AI‑assisted navigation and smart sensor suites. For defense, the company offers AI‑driven, hypersonic fighter‑bomber and missile‑defense systems—such as the Blackstar NGAD aircraft and HyperBomber—featuring integrated turbine‑combined‑cycle engines, variable‑geometry scramjets, and aerospike rockets. All platforms incorporate advanced AI for flight control, sensor fusion, and autonomous weapon coordination, enabling rapid, sustainable transport and sovereign, responsive protection of borders and critical assets.
Target Audience
Primary customers include commercial airlines and logistics operators seeking ultra‑fast, sustainable intercontinental travel, as well as defense ministries and border security agencies requiring advanced hypersonic strike and missile‑defense capabilities.
Features
- Mach 10–Mach 15 flight capability using integrated turbine‑combined‑cycle engines, variable‑geometry scramjets, and aerospike rockets powered by compressed hydrogen
- Zero‑emission propulsion with 140,000 gal compressed H₂ fuel tanks for long‑range, high‑speed missions
- AI‑assisted flight control, navigation, and sensor fusion for autonomous operation and precision targeting
- Modular weapon systems including hypersonic missiles (HM1‑HM3), directed‑energy, and cyber defenses, with swarm‑capable integration
- VTOL variants (Skylift family) offering vertical takeoff/landing, 50‑passenger capacity, and 3,000‑mile range for regional transport and tactical use
- High payload capacity (up to 140,000 lb) enabling transport of multiple strategic aircraft or large cargo loads
- Integrated smart sensors and real‑time data links for seamless coordination across air, space, and cyber domains