Experimental hypersonic planes such as X-43 of NASA, X-51 waverider of Boeing have been tested. Commercial hypersonic planes do not exist as of now. You can read about the Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) – unmanned scramjet technology of DRDO in the given link.
Further readings:
- Advanced Technology Vehicle – India, one of the 4 Countries To Develop Scramjet Engine
- Reusable Launch Vehicle – Technology Demonstrator (RLV – TD)
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