die Hyperschallrakete
Translation
hypersonic missile, hypersonic rocket
Examples
Die neue Hyperschallrakete ist extrem schnell.
The new hypersonic missile is extremely fast.
Das Land testete eine Hyperschallrakete.
The country tested a hypersonic missile.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) (as accusative object) to develop, test (sth.) The military is developing a new hypersonic missile.
Similar Words
Interkontinentalrakete (intercontinental missile), Marschflugkörper (cruise missile)
Etymology
From 'Hyper-' (over, beyond) + 'Schall' (sound) + 'Rakete' (rocket). Literally an 'over-sound-rocket'.
Memory Tips
Think of a rocket that is 'hyper' fast, moving beyond the speed of 'Schall' (sound).