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Robot model

Quarterhorse

Unmanned (remote-controlled) hypersonic aircraft demonstrator.

Track Quarterhorse
Manufacturer
Hermeus
Form factor
aerial
Lifecycle
active

Overview

Unmanned (remote-controlled) hypersonic aircraft demonstrator. Powered by a modified Pratt & Whitney F100 engine under partnership with RTX. Hermeus has flown an F-16-sized demonstrator and is targeting supersonic flight; a third aircraft is in development. Aims for Mach 5 capability.

Verified vs. claimed

Verified deployments
None on file
Sources on file
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Data & sources

News coverage

1

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Quarterhorse. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Quarterhorse.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/07/hermeus-raises-350m-to-build-unmanned-hypersonic-fighters/

Common questions

What is Quarterhorse?
Unmanned (remote-controlled) hypersonic aircraft demonstrator. Powered by a modified Pratt & Whitney F100 engine under partnership with RTX. Hermeus has flown an F-16-sized demonstrator and is targeting supersonic flight; a third aircraft is in development. Aims for Mach 5 capability.
How much does Quarterhorse cost?
Quarterhorse's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Quarterhorse from Hermeus. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Quarterhorse actually deployed in the real world?
DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment of Quarterhorse on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes Quarterhorse?
Quarterhorse is made by Hermeus, based in Atlanta, GA, USA, founded in 2018.
What are alternatives to Quarterhorse?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to Quarterhorse include Zipline Platform 2 (P2), Skydio X10, Wing Delivery Aircraft, MQ-9 Reaper.
Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-25

Verification posture

Unreviewed

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-25

Maturity + lifecycle

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: aerial

Sources by quality tier

1
secondary-industry-publication
Industry publication

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Methodology surface for Quarterhorse.