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High-Speed Weapons Separation: Efficiency in weapon deployment at hypersonic speeds presents considerable challenges, particularly concerning weapon bay design and sustained airflow patterns needed for safe separation.
Power Generation: A sophisticated suite of onboard avionics will necessitate efficient, reliable power generation while managing excess heat produced by the engines.
Thermal Management Systems: Given the high operational speeds, advanced thermal management capabilities are paramount to prevent damage to both the aircraft and its propulsion system.
High-Mo Turbine Engine: This component needs to bridge the speed gap between efficient turbofan operations and scramjet speeds, which remains a formidable requirement in hypersonic design.