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China Goes Hypersonic

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Rashmon, Aug 8, 2018.

  1. Rashmon

    Rashmon Contributing Member

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    Didn't see this posted. Sorry if I missed it. I know the Dipshitters won't worry cause it's CNN fake news but...

    China claims to have successfully tested its first hypersonic aircraft

    (CNN)China claims to have successfully tested its first hypersonic aircraft, a big step forward in aerospace technology that could intensify pressure on the US military.

    The China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics (CAAA), based in Beijing and part of the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, conducted the first test of the "Starry Sky-2" aircraft last Friday.

    Hypersonic vehicles are not simply high-speed -- they travel at least at five times the speed of sound. That's fast enough to travel across the US in around 30 minutes.

    According to a CAAA statement released Monday, the Starry Sky-2 reached a top speed of Mach 6 -- six times the speed of sound, or 4,563 miles (7,344 kilometers) per hour.

    The test was a "complete success," claimed CAAA, which posted photos of the test launch on social media platform WeChat. "The Starry Sky-2 flight test project was strongly innovative and technically difficult, confronting a number of cutting-edge international technical challenges."

    The CAAA did not indicate what the new aircraft or technology would be used for, other than to say they hoped to continue contributing to China's aerospace industry.

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    Not sure of the veracity but people ar saying that these aircraft would be difficult for current technology to track.
     
  2. Bandwagoner

    Bandwagoner Contributing Member

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    Chinese spies are really a great resource for their country.
     
  3. Realjad

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    and Diane Feinstein is a great resource for Chinese spies.
     
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    We should have never gave her the briefcase with all of our state secrets!
     
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