India's New Hypervelocity Facility at IIT Kanpur: Advancing Aerospace Capabilities

2024-06-27

The Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility, dubbed S2, at IIT Kanpur is a groundbreaking achievement for India's aerospace capabilities. This facility, developed over three years with support from various organizations, enables the simulation of extreme hypersonic conditions, crucial for aerospace research and defense applications. With the ability to generate speeds ranging from 3 to 10 kilometers per second, S2 puts India in an elite group of countries with advanced hypersonic testing capabilities

Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/hypervelocity-facility-at-iit-kanpur-how-it-will-propel-indias-high-speed-dreams-2497864-2024-02-05