The U.S. Air Force will resume testing of the prototype ARRW hypersonic weapon after identifying problems with its separation from the B-52H carrier aircraft

In the United States, a question has been raised regarding the environmental damage that a hypersonic test can cause. weaponsdeveloped by American specialists. First of all, we are talking about the ARRW system, which is a hypersonic gliding (non-motorized) unit that moves on a rocket accelerator.

Earlier (in April of this year), tests of the ARRW simulator on the B-52H bomber in the United States were abruptly interrupted. Officially, the reason for the interruption of the tests is not named. And in the American press it is designated as "unidentified." At the same time, it is added that it concerns the carrier aircraft. The problem reportedly arose when the hypersonic missile simulator "separated" from the B-52H during flight.

It has now become known that the US Air Force has conducted environmental impact assessments for the ARRW tests on the environment. The department said that the tests are carried out "with the maximum possible observance of environmental safety measures."

It is known that the main test site for hypersonic weapons (its prototype) is the Ronald Reagan missile defense test site. Geographically, it belongs to the Marshall Islands - this is a state associated with the United States of America.

The study, which was allegedly carried out by the US Air Force in conjunction with the National Marine Fisheries Service, stated that the tests of the ARRW hypersonic complex "can cause minimal harm to nature." From a publication in the American press citing representatives of the US Air Force:

Such tests could cause the following damage to the environment: only a few shellfish in Kwajalein Atoll will suffer.

In this area, the United States has previously tested its weapons. First of all, we are talking about the use of the test site on the Mek Island, where missiles of the US missile defense systems were tested.

As noted, tests of a prototype hypersonic weapon in the Marshall Islands of the US Air Force are scheduled to resume next month.

From a statement by a US Air Force spokesman:

The tests are intended to demonstrate the ability of the accelerator to develop operating speeds. We intend to collect other important data. In addition to testing the characteristics of the booster, tests will also confirm the safe separation (and controllability) of the missile from the B-52H carrier - from phase to separation of the model glider. The simulated glider (block) will safely disintegrate as a result of the flight. The damage to the environment will be minimal.

Comments

[rotmistr60]

US Air Force conducted environmental impact assessments of ARRW tests on the environment

You will not understand these Americans. It's okay to hit Japan with atomic weapons in 1945, but here, when testing modern weapons, they took care of the environment. Really "BLM" teamed up with "green".

[alex neym_2]

Of course, nuclear weapons are "the cleanest environmental weapon", and the side effects are not even worth paying attention to ... the plastic bag is much more harmful.

[Murmur 55]

Or maybe an attempt to bring the hyper sound under some environmental norm or world program and cancel everywhere

[Alex_You]

Times are not the same, and they will experience it at home.

[knn54]

- Only a few shellfish on Kwajalein Atoll will be affected.
Apparently they will "go deaf" ...

[Lisiy Prapor]

after identifying problems with its separation from the carrier aircraft B-52H
A very clever bomb got caught, does not want to push out.

[Crimean partisan 1974]

The simulated glider (block) will safely disintegrate as a result of the flight.

.... what I don't understand ..... is this a weapon or ... or what !!! .... to be stunned

[Sasha from Uralmash]

The tail twists the jackal!