Hypersonic Race 2.0: China tests next-gen ‘waverider’ with revolutionary technology

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Hypersonic Race 2.0: China tests next-gen ‘waverider’ with revolutionary technology​

• Chinese scientists have announced the successful test of a surface material for hypersonic vehicles previously thought impossible to create
• The achievement means China has pushed ahead of the US in the hypersonic race as America continues to struggle with thermal issues

Stephen Chenin Beijing
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Published: 11:00pm, 23 Oct, 2023
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China has developed a new surface material for hypersonic vehicles that can remain intact after a long flight, scientists involved in the project announced.
This technology was previously thought impossible.

China makes massive leap ahead with hypersonic technology

Scientists have developed a breakthrough surface material previously thought to be impossible.

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A Chinese breakthrough has upped the ante in the global hypersonic race. Photo: Shutterstock

 

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Looks like US has a lot to catch-up.

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The Dark Eagle remains stuck on the ground. Is time running out?

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US Air Force drops Lockheed hypersonic missile after failed tests

The service's acquisition chief made the comments a day after Secretary Frank Kendall told lawmakers the latest ARRW test failed.

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"The smooth, non-ablative surface not only kept critical components inside the aircraft cool, but allowed wireless signals to go in and out freely, making target identification and communication possible throughout the flight, according to analysis of telemetry data."

An Incredible feat at such high temperature. Hats off to those Chinese scientists.