China Makes Breakthrough in Hypersonic Technology, Develops New Surface Material
China has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of hypersonic technologies, developing a new surface material for hypersonic devices that can maintain its properties after a long flight. This previously considered impossible technology was successfully tested by the Chinese army, marking a major advancement in hypersonic technology.
The tests involved applying a thin material to the surface of the Waverider hypersonic aircraft. The material, which is able to withstand the intense heat generated by the shock waves created during flight, retained critical components inside the aircraft and allowed for uninterrupted wireless communication throughout the flight.
The successful test flight of the Waverider hypersonic ship, equipped with the new thermal protection technology. (source)
According to an article published in the reviewed journal Physics of Gases, the test flight ended with complete success. The article highlighted the groundbreaking nature of the achievement. The team, led by Ai Banchenga, Deputy Director of the Chinese Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics, stated that these new thermal protection technologies can pave the way for the development of a new generation of reusable hypersonic machines with greater range and speed.
China has surpassed the United States in hypersonic technology, with the Chinese army already utilizing several hypersonic missiles. Some of these missiles are specifically designed to target moving objects, such as aircraft carriers, using unpredictable maneuvers at long distances.
Chinese scientists have emphasized that the next stage of the hypersonic race involves the development of long-range reusable platforms, which will have both military and civilian applications.