China's Quantum Leap in Hypersonic Domination: Outpacing the World One Mach at a Time
China's advancements in hypersonic technology are rapidly redefining the global technological landscape.
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Beijing's JF-22 wind tunnel, generating winds at Mach 30, is the largest and fastest of its kind.
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China's hypersonic facilities accelerate space shuttle development, potentially reducing launch costs by 90%.
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Speculation suggests that the Shenlong mini spaceplane, which recently completed a 276-day orbit, could be a prototype for this new air-launched spaceplane design.
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Aiming to deploy 7,808 LEO internet satellites, China's reusable Shenlong could rival SpaceX's Falcon 9.
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In addition to space exploration and satellite deployment, China's advances in hypersonic technology are pushing military boundaries.
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China's spaceplane mothership design could potentially be utilized as a Fractional Orbital Bombardment Platform (FOBS), offering a shorter flight time and a more global range than traditional Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs).
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Reports in 2021 suggested that China might have tested a weapon combining hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) technology with FOBS, sparking international concern.
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As China takes the lead in hypersonic technology, it encourages other nations to meet the challenge and join in advancing this technology.
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