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Performance

Performance data

Values marked “Measured” come from HyperJet test measurements.

Projectile

Projectile Group of 50–100 droplets of a water-based shear-thickening (non-Newtonian) fluid
Projectile velocity at the muzzle ≈ 980 m/s (Mach ~3)
Projectile group energy at target, 50 m 120–130 JMeasured
Projectile group energy at target, 120 m 50 JMeasured
Terminal effect Kinetic, against propellers, motors, optics, batteries and flight controller

Fire control

Rate of fire Up to 30,000 projectile groups per minute
Accuracy at 50 m 2 MOAMeasured
Effective engagement range 50–100 m, with effect to ~120 m
Reaction time, detection to impact 2–3 s
Fine aiming Electronic correction of each projectile group in the nozzle module

Turret and system

Turret slew rate 560°/s, both axesMeasured
Pump 7,000-bar class ultra-high-pressure pump
Architecture Up to 8 turrets per pump station; hot-swap networking between stations
Power Vehicle power, Li-ion battery bank and lightweight APU
Sensors Plenoptic cameras, narrow-beam mmWave radar, multispectral strobe for propeller detection, external cueing
GNSS Not required

Consumable

Consumable Water-based fluid with functional additives
Reload Refill the tank

Test results

Test results at 50 m

All targets were engaged from 50 m, where the measured energy at target is 120–130 J per projectile group. Target materials match those used in drone construction.

  • Three impact craters in an aluminium block above a carbon-fibre UAV propeller with impact damage
    Aluminium block and carbon-fibre propeller after impact, 50 m
  • Carbon-fibre UAV propeller blade with a punched-through, delaminated impact hole
    Carbon-fibre propeller after impact, 50 m
  • Target stand with a thick aluminium block in front of a foam panel and a steel ring target held in a vice
    Target stand: aluminium block and steel ring

Tested against UAV materials

MaterialDrone component
Carbon fibrePropellers, frames and arms
AluminiumMotor housings and structural parts
SteelStructural parts
PlasticHousings
Copper wire coilsMotor windings
MagnetsMotor magnets

All materials engaged in testing at 50 m.

Collateral and regulation

Collateral and regulation

  • Liquid projectile

    Droplets break up on hard surfaces. The projectile has no solid mass that could ricochet or fragment.

  • Residue

    Water-based fluid only. There are no casings, lead or unexploded ordnance to recover.

  • Safety interlocks

    Hardware and software interlocks prevent unintended firing.

Measured Measured energy at target falls from 120–130 J at 50 m to 50 J at 120 m.

Regulatory profile

HyperJet uses no cartridge, combustible propellant, explosive warhead or solid projectile.

HyperJet is not a firearm within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2021/555, which covers projectiles expelled by the action of a combustible propellant.

Use against drones is subject to applicable national authorisation, as for any counter-UAS effector. HyperJet supplies defence customers, authorised operators and system integrators.

Logistics

  • Reload by refilling the tank.
  • The consumable is produced, shipped and stored as a liquid. Concentrated additives allow automated mixing.
  • No propellant or explosives to store, transport or account for.

Comparison

Comparison with other counter-UAS methods

MethodRange classCollateral profileRegulatory profileFibre-optic and autonomous FPVsLimit on sustained fireConsumable
HyperJet Close: 50–100 mNo ricochet or fragmentation; measured energy at target falls from 120–130 J at 50 m to 50 J at 120 mNo combustible propellant; national authorisation for use against dronesEffectiveFluid tank volumeWater-based fluid, refilled
Firearms and anti-drone shotgun shells Very close to closeSolid shot falls back to the ground; ricochet riskFirearms legislationEffectiveMagazine capacity and reloadCartridges with propellant
Interceptor drones LongDebris from both aircraftAviation and defence frameworksEffectiveOne interceptor per targetExpended aircraft
RF jamming and spoofing Medium to longNon-kinetic; interferes with other spectrum usersSpectrum law; generally reserved to authoritiesIneffectiveContinuous while poweredElectrical power
Net launchers Very closeLow; captured drone fallsDepends on launch mechanismEffectiveOne or a few nets per manual reloadNets plus gas or pyrotechnic charge
Lasers (directed energy) Medium to longLow; beam hazardMilitary and state useEffectiveDwell time on each targetElectrical power

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