# www.hermeus.com > AI-optimized mirror of www.hermeus.com containing 50 pages totalling 23,164 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://www.hermeus.com/. Last updated: 2026-04-25T20:01:25.352Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [BUILDing THE WORLD’S FASTEST AIRCRAFT](/site-root.html): Building the world's fastest aircraft., Building the world's fastest aircraft. (323 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [hermeus-general-purchasing-terms-1/index.html](/hermeus-general-purchasing-terms-1/index.html) (1 words) - [Spotlight on Hermeus’ Veterans](/newsroom-content/spotlight-on-hermeus-veterans/index.html): On Veterans Day, we salute those who have served - protecting our families, our communities, and our country. For many of our teammates, the dedication to national security and next-generation defense never ended, it just evolved., On Veterans Day, we salute those who have served - protecting our families, our communities, and our country. For many of our teammates, the dedication to national security and next-generation defense never ended, it just evolved. (1,152 words) - [Hermeus Celebrates Groundbreaking for Hypersonic Engine and Flight Test Facility in Jacksonville, Fla.](/newsroom-content/hermeus-celebrates-groundbreaking-for-hypersonic-engine-and-flight-test-facility-in-jacksonville-florida.html): The new facility advances U.S. capability to more effectively test and field various hypersonic technologies., The new facility advances U.S. capability to more effectively test and field various hypersonic technologies. (905 words) - [Quarterhorse Mk 1 Completes Ground Testing at Edwards Air Force Base - Readies For Flight](/newsroom-content/quarterhorse-mk-1-completes-ground-testing-at-edwards-air-force-base-readies-for-flight.html): This segment of the flight test campaign was completed in just 21 days and satisfies technical requirements for flight approval., This segment of the flight test campaign was completed in just 21 days and satisfies technical requirements for flight approval. (685 words) - [Hermeus Unveils First Aircraft, Quarterhorse Mk 1](/newsroom-content/hermeus-unveils-first-aircraft-quarterhorse-mk-1/index.html): Designed, built, and integrated in just seven months, Hermeus’ Quarterhorse Mk 1 is the company’s second fully-integrated vehicle in the past year., Designed, built, and integrated in just seven months, Hermeus’ Quarterhorse Mk 1 is the company’s second fully-integrated vehicle in the past year. (792 words) - [Hermeus Flies Quarterhorse Mk 1 at Edwards Air Force Base](/newsroom-content/hermeus-flies-quarterhorse-mk-1-at-edwards-air-force-base.html): Quarterhorse Mk 1 flight redefines U.S. aircraft development pace and unlocks next steps toward hypersonic aircraft., Quarterhorse Mk 1 flight redefines U.S. aircraft development pace and unlocks next steps toward hypersonic aircraft. (654 words) - [MEDIA ASSETS](/media-assets/index.html) (3,012 words) - [Hermeus Reaches $1 Billion Valuation with $350 Million Raise to Build Today’s Fastest Aircraft for the American Warfighter](/newsroom-content/series-c/index.html): The round, led by Khosla Ventures, accelerates the delivery of high-Mach unmanned aircraft for national security missions.  , The round, led by Khosla Ventures, accelerates the delivery of high-Mach unmanned aircraft for national security missions.   (669 words) - [Hermeus Begins Precooler Testing with Pratt & Whitney F100 Engine](/newsroom-content/hermeus-begins-precooler-testing-with-pratt-amp-whitney-f100-engine.html): The testing marks the first major engine milestone for Hermeus’ supersonic Quarterhorse Mk 2 aircraft., The testing marks the first major engine milestone for Hermeus’ supersonic Quarterhorse Mk 2 aircraft. (505 words) - [Quarterhorse Mk 0 Begins Testing](/newsroom-content/quarterhorse-mk-0-begins-testing/index.html): Serving as a comprehensive testbed for Quarterhorse, Mk 0 will validate various systems including: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, avionics, steering, and propulsion., Serving as a comprehensive testbed for Quarterhorse, Mk 0 will validate various systems including: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, avionics, steering, and propulsion. (580 words) - [Hermeus Brings “HEAT” Facility Online with F100 Engine Tests](/newsroom-content/hermeus-brings-heat-facility-online-with-f100-engine-testsnbsp.html): Hermeus has brought online the first phase of a facility that will address the critical shortage of hypersonic test infrastructure in the U.S., Hermeus has brought online the first phase of a facility that will address the critical shortage of hypersonic test infrastructure in the U.S. (592 words) - [not everyone can](/careers/index.html): Join us on our mission to build the world's fastest aircraft, Join us on our mission to build the world's fastest aircraft (2,532 words) - [Hermeus Flies Newest Supersonic Plane, Delivering Its Second Successful First Flight in Nine Months](/newsroom-content/hermeus-flies-newest-supersonic-plane-delivering-its-second-successful-first-flight-in-nine-monthsnbsp.html): Hermeus, a venture-backed defense aviation company, today announced it successfully flew its latest Quarterhorse aircraft, marking the company’s second first flight in less than a year., Hermeus, a venture-backed defense aviation company, today announced it successfully flew its latest Quarterhorse aircraft, marking the company’s second first flight in less than a year. (550 words) - [$350M to Build the Fastest Aircraft in the World for the American Warfighter](/newsroom-content/series-c-founders-note/index.html): Today, we’re announcing a $350M Series C financing led by Khosla Ventures and more than a dozen other investors., Today, we’re announcing a $350M Series C financing led by Khosla Ventures and more than a dozen other investors. (427 words) - [Hermeus Receives First Pratt & Whitney F100 Engine](/newsroom-content/hermeus-receives-first-pratt-amp-whitney-f100-engine.html): Hermeus has accepted its first F100 engine from Pratt & Whitney. Set to be integrated into the enhanced Chimera II turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) propulsion system, this powerful engine component marks a critical milestone in Hermeus' development of Darkhorse., Hermeus has accepted its first F100 engine from Pratt & Whitney. Set to be integrated into the enhanced Chimera II turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) propulsion system, this powerful engine component marks a critical milestone in Hermeus' development of Darkhorse. (471 words) - [Hermeus Appoints Zachary Shore as President and Steve Furger as CTO to Accelerate High-Mach and Hypersonic Aircraft Development](/newsroom-content/hermeusappointszachshoreandstevefurger/index.html): Hermeus, the high-speed aircraft company, today announced two key executive appointments as it scales to meet the demands of its most ambitious product roadmap to date., Hermeus, the high-speed aircraft company, today announced two key executive appointments as it scales to meet the demands of its most ambitious product roadmap to date. (311 words) - [Hermeus Completes Testing of Quarterhorse Mk 0 Vehicle](/newsroom-content/hermeus-completes-testing-of-quarterhorse-mk-0-vehicle.html): This non-flying prototype acted as a ‘dynamic iron bird’ for the company by validating all major aircraft subsystems in a real-world environment., This non-flying prototype acted as a ‘dynamic iron bird’ for the company by validating all major aircraft subsystems in a real-world environment. (486 words) - [Hermeus Welcomes Ken Venner as Chief Operating Officer](/newsroom-content/hermeus-welcomes-ken-venner-as-chief-operating-officer.html): The former SpaceX, Sierra Space, & Broadcom Chief Information Officer brings decades of deep tech leadership to the rapidly growing Hermeus team., The former SpaceX, Sierra Space, & Broadcom Chief Information Officer brings decades of deep tech leadership to the rapidly growing Hermeus team. (530 words) - [Quarterhorse Wind Tunnel Testing](/newsroom-content/quarterhorse-wind-tunnel-testing/index.html): We took a 10% scaled model of Quarterhorse up to Calspan in Buffalo, NY and spent a week subjecting it to Mach 0.3 - 1.3 airflow. These subsonic and transonic regimes are critical to understand in preparation for our first flights of Quarterhorse., We took a 10% scaled model of Quarterhorse up to Calspan in Buffalo, NY and spent a week subjecting it to Mach 0.3 - 1.3 airflow. These subsonic and transonic regimes are critical to understand in preparation for our first flights of Quarterhorse. (269 words) - [Hermeus Appoints Kim Nakamaru as General Counsel](/newsroom-content/index.html) (880 words) - [FAA Grants Hermeus Special Airworthiness Certificate for its Latest Quarterhorse Aircraft](/newsroom-content/faa-grants-hermeus-special-airworthiness-certificate-for-its-latest-quarterhorse-aircraft.html): Hermeus’ unmanned Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 aircraft has received a Special Airworthiness Certificate – Experimental Category (SAC-EC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). , Hermeus’ unmanned Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 aircraft has received a Special Airworthiness Certificate – Experimental Category (SAC-EC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  (326 words) - [QH Mk 2 Testing Update: Spaceport Arrival](/newsroom-content/hardware-update-weight-on-wheels-58srs/index.html): Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 has arrived at Spaceport America following shipment from Atlanta., Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 has arrived at Spaceport America following shipment from Atlanta. (163 words) - [Hermeus Signs Hypersonic Aircraft Contract with Defense Innovation Unit for Hypersonic Aircraft Risk Reduction](/newsroom-content/hermeus-signs-hypersonic-aircraft-contract-with-defense-innovation-unit-for-hypersonic-aircraft-risk-reduction.html): Hermeus has been awarded a contract by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to mature hypersonic aircraft subsystem and mission system technology., Hermeus has been awarded a contract by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to mature hypersonic aircraft subsystem and mission system technology. (346 words) - [Supplier Code of Conduct](/hermeus-supplier-code-of-conduct/index.html): Hermeus' privacy policy., Hermeus' privacy policy. (397 words) - [QH Mk 2 Hardware Update: Weight on Wheels](/newsroom-content/hardware-update-weight-on-wheels-ax4yf/index.html): Just two months after engine integration, we’ve integrated the tail and wings on our Quarterhorse Mk 2 vehicle., Just two months after engine integration, we’ve integrated the tail and wings on our Quarterhorse Mk 2 vehicle. (113 words) - [Hermeus Appoints Kim Nakamaru as General Counsel](/newsroom-content/kim-nakamaru-gc/index.html): Hermeus today announced the appointment of Kim Nakamaru as General Counsel and a member of the Executive Leadership Team.  , Hermeus today announced the appointment of Kim Nakamaru as General Counsel and a member of the Executive Leadership Team.   (377 words) - [QH Mk 2 Hardware Update: F100 Engine Integration](/newsroom-content/hardware-update-weight-on-wheels-fge6g/index.html): Less than a week after Quarterhorse Mk 2 achieved weight on wheels we completed integration of the iconic Pratt & Whitney F100 engine., Less than a week after Quarterhorse Mk 2 achieved weight on wheels we completed integration of the iconic Pratt & Whitney F100 engine. (103 words) - [PART turbine, PART RAMJET](/chimera/index.html) (249 words) - [Hermeus Names Zach Shore as Chief Revenue Officer](/newsroom-content/hermeus-names-zach-shore-as-chief-revenue-officer/index.html): As CRO, Mr. Shore will spearhead the maturation of the company’s sales functions while driving growth across all product lines in both defense and commercial markets., As CRO, Mr. Shore will spearhead the maturation of the company’s sales functions while driving growth across all product lines in both defense and commercial markets. (486 words) - [Hermeus Trucker](/merch/p/hermeus-trucker/index.html): Complete your outfit with an embroidered trucker cap—combine it with a sports tee, slacks, and comfy shoes. It has a classic structured fit, adjustable plastic snapback, and a curved visor that matches its underbill. • 60% cotton, 40% polyester • 100% polyester mesh back • Structured, 6-panel,, Complete your outfit with an embroidered trucker cap—combine it with a sports tee, slacks, and comfy shoes. It has a classic structured fit, adjustable plastic snapback, and a curved visor that matches its underbill. • 60% cotton, 40% polyester • 100% polyester mesh back • Structured, 6-panel, mid-profile cap • Pre-curved contrast stitched visor • Underbill matches visor color • Adjustable plastic snapback (151 words) - [QH Mk 2 Hardware Update: Tail & Wing Integration](/newsroom-content/hardware-update-weight-on-wheels/index.html): Just two months after engine integration, we’ve integrated the tail and wings on our Quarterhorse Mk 2 vehicle., Just two months after engine integration, we’ve integrated the tail and wings on our Quarterhorse Mk 2 vehicle. (127 words) - [HERMEUS ON THE MAP](/locations/index.html) (1,391 words) - [Baby short sleeve onesie](/merch/p/baby-short-sleeve-onesie/index.html): Dress your baby to the nines with this 100% cotton one piece. It has three snap leg closure for easy changing and a comfortable envelope neckline. • 100% ring-spun combed cotton • Heather colors are 52% ring-spun combed cotton and 48% polyester • Fabric weight: 3.9 oz/y² (132.2 g/m²) • Side-se, Dress your baby to the nines with this 100% cotton one piece. It has three snap leg closure for easy changing and a comfortable envelope neckline. • 100% ring-spun combed cotton • Heather colors are 52% ring-spun combed cotton and 48% polyester • Fabric weight: 3.9 oz/y² (132.2 g/m²) • Side-seamed construction • Envelope neckline • Three-snap leg closure • Blank product sourced from Nicaragua or Honduras (166 words) - [Unisex fleece pullover](/merch/p/unisex-fleece-pullover/index.html): Meet your new go-to pullover for colder weather. Its fleece inside will keep you warm and toasty on chilly days, while its soft texture will make you want to get snuggly. It has a relaxed fit and classic silhouette, so you can style it as streetwear or lounge around at home. - 65% cotton, 35% pol, Meet your new go-to pullover for colder weather. Its fleece inside will keep you warm and toasty on chilly days, while its soft texture will make you want to get snuggly. It has a relaxed fit and classic silhouette, so you can style it as streetwear or lounge around at home. - 65% cotton, 35% polyester - Carbon Grey color is 55% cotton, 45% polyester - Soft fleece fabric inside - Fabric weight: 5.3 oz/yd² (237 g/m²) - Relaxed fit - Side-seamed construction - Matching color zipper - Ribbed cuffs and waistband This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions! (314 words) - [Unisex Hoodie](/merch/p/unisex-hoodie-1/index.html): Everyone needs a cozy go-to hoodie to curl up in, so go for one that's soft, smooth, and stylish. It's the perfect choice for cooler evenings! • 50% pre-shrunk cotton, 50% polyester • Fabric weight: 8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²) • Air-jet spun yarn with a soft feel and reduced pillin, Everyone needs a cozy go-to hoodie to curl up in, so go for one that's soft, smooth, and stylish. It's the perfect choice for cooler evenings! • 50% pre-shrunk cotton, 50% polyester • Fabric weight: 8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²) • Air-jet spun yarn with a soft feel and reduced pilling • Double-lined hood with matching drawcord • Quarter-turned body to avoid crease down the middle • 1 × 1 athletic rib-knit cuffs and waistband with spandex • Front pouch pocket • Double-needle stitched collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem • Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras or El Salvador This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions! (331 words) - [skyler shuford – co-founder](/skyler-shuford/index.html) (129 words) - [TIM HAMpton – vp, information technology & Security](/tim-hampton/index.html) (136 words) - [ramin nader – vp, finance](/ramin-nader/index.html) (101 words) - [glenn case – co-founder](/glenn-case/index.html) (190 words) - [Featured Videos](/featured-videos/index.html) (101 words) - [aj piplica – co-founder, ceo](/aj-piplica/index.html) (108 words) - [The Hermeus T-Shirt](/merch/p/the-hermeus-t-shirt/index.html): Soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all. • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester) • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk fabric • Side-seamed construction • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping , Soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all. • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester) • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk fabric • Side-seamed construction • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Blank product sourced from Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US (145 words) - [Hermeus Enamel Mug](/merch/p/hermeus-enamel-mug/index.html): It's small and lightweight but still very durable. Perfect for camping or attaching to your bag for easy access on a hike. • Material: Enamel • Dimensions: height 3.14″ (8 cm), diameter 3.25″(8.25 cm) • White coating with a silver rim • Hand-wash only, It's small and lightweight but still very durable. Perfect for camping or attaching to your bag for easy access on a hike. • Material: Enamel • Dimensions: height 3.14″ (8 cm), diameter 3.25″(8.25 cm) • White coating with a silver rim • Hand-wash only (106 words) - [zach shore – president](/zach-shore/index.html) (144 words) - [Champion Long Sleeve Shirt](/merch/p/champion-long-sleeve-shirt/index.html): Soft cotton fabric and relaxed fit – wear it on its own, or layer it with your favorite jacket. • 100% cotton • Fabric weight: 5.2 oz/y² (176.3 g/m²) • Regular fit • Taped crew neck • Double-needle stitched bottom hem • Ribbed knit cuffs • Champion "C” logo on the left sleeve, Soft cotton fabric and relaxed fit – wear it on its own, or layer it with your favorite jacket. • 100% cotton • Fabric weight: 5.2 oz/y² (176.3 g/m²) • Regular fit • Taped crew neck • Double-needle stitched bottom hem • Ribbed knit cuffs • Champion "C” logo on the left sleeve (139 words) - [Wing ribbed beanie](/merch/p/wing-ribbed-beanie/index.html): This organic ribbed beanie. Breathable and lightweight fabric. • 100% organic cotton • Breathable lightweight fabric • Double layer knit • Cuffed beanie • 8.26″ (21 cm) in length • Head circumference: 15″ (38 cm) when relaxed and up to 19.6″ (50 cm) when stretched • Blank product sourced fro, This organic ribbed beanie. Breathable and lightweight fabric. • 100% organic cotton • Breathable lightweight fabric • Double layer knit • Cuffed beanie • 8.26″ (21 cm) in length • Head circumference: 15″ (38 cm) when relaxed and up to 19.6″ (50 cm) when stretched • Blank product sourced from China (128 words) - [steve furger – chief technology officer](/steve-furger/index.html) (84 words) - [Stainless steel tumbler](/merch/p/stainless-steel-tumbler/index.html): Enjoy hot or cold drinks on the go with this stylish stainless steel tumbler! This reusable tumbler with a metal straw is a perfect combo for hot or cold drinks at any time of the day. • High-grade stainless steel tumbler • 20 oz (600 ml) • Tumbler size: 3.11″ × 8.42″ (7.9 cm × 21.4 cm) • Stra, Enjoy hot or cold drinks on the go with this stylish stainless steel tumbler! This reusable tumbler with a metal straw is a perfect combo for hot or cold drinks at any time of the day. • High-grade stainless steel tumbler • 20 oz (600 ml) • Tumbler size: 3.11″ × 8.42″ (7.9 cm × 21.4 cm) • Straw and lid included with the tumbler • A cylindrical shape (top to bottom) Disclaimer: Not dishwasher or microwave safe. Hand-wash only. (186 words) - [Wing Hoodie](/merch/p/wing-hoodie-1/index.html): Don’t you just love sweatshirt weather? • 100% cotton face • 65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester • Front pouch pocket • Self-fabric patch on the back • Matching flat drawstrings • 3-panel hood • Blank product sourced from Pakistan, Don’t you just love sweatshirt weather? • 100% cotton face • 65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester • Front pouch pocket • Self-fabric patch on the back • Matching flat drawstrings • 3-panel hood • Blank product sourced from Pakistan (101 words) ## Resources - [Full Page Index](/index.html): Browse all cached pages with rich metadata - [About This Cache](/content/about.html): Methodology, technical details, and usage guidelines - [XML Sitemap](/content/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap for crawler discovery - [Robots.txt](/content/robots.txt): Crawler directives