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See the title. ICBMs travel at many times the speed of sound through space. We've had them for over half a century.

In fact, they are faster than the "hypersonic missiles" you read about constantly in the news.

Hypersonic missiles are nothing but hype.

See the title. ICBMs travel at many times the speed of sound through space. We've had them for over half a century. In fact, they are faster than the "hypersonic missiles" you read about constantly in the news. Hypersonic missiles are nothing but hype.

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No, hypersonics of today are faster in their middle phase, just like ICBMs. They still slow down before impact.

You are spreading DOD FUD.

Read and watch:

https://spectrum.ieee.org/hypersonic-missiles-are-being-hyped

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWf9Z9I-N3w