Hermeus Receives First Pratt & Whitney F100 Engine
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 Selects Pratt & Whitney F100 Engine as Key Component of Hypersonic Propulsion System
Hermeus has selected the Pratt & Whitney F100 turbofan to integrate into its larger hypersonic engine. Securing an off-the-shelf turbine engine will save Hermeus billions of dollars in research and development costs and years of schedule.
Hermeus Raises $100 Million Series B Led by Sam Altman
Hermeus is excited to announce a $100 million Series B funding round led by Sam Altman. New investors Founder's Fund and In-Q-Tel also participated in the round alongside existing investors Khosla Ventures, Canaan Partners, Bling Capital, and Revolution’s Rise of the Rest.