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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
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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.
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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