speed of sound

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Other companies are also working on advanced drilling technology, such as projectiles that move several times faster than the speed of sound.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Generally speaking, a hypersonic missile travels at least five times the speed of sound and can maneuver in flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Among the weapons Russia used during the barrage was its Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which can travel 10 times the speed of sound and is capable of carrying nuclear warheads, according to Moscow.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

When they do, they will slam into Earth’s atmosphere at over 32 times the speed of sound — and will do so using a reentry technique that has yet to be tested in real-world scenarios.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“At the speed of sound, or is it more like a jetliner? Does it fly direct, or will it have to lay over in Minneapolis?”

From "Educated" by Tara Westover