Imagine flying from Beijing to New York in just two hours. It sounds like science fiction, but China is making it a reality with a groundbreaking hypersonic aircraft that has already hit a speed of Mach 6—six times the speed of sound!
In 2021, Chinese scientists tested a new type of aircraft in the Gobi desert, and it reached an astonishing speed of Mach 6.56. That means it could cover the 11,000 kilometers between Beijing and New York in less than two hours! In comparison, a regular passenger plane would take 12 to 14 hours for the same journey.
This test, led by scientist Cui Kai from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was kept secret for three years because the technology was so advanced. But on December 10, 2024, China shared exciting footage of the aircraft’s test flight, and it’s blowing everyone’s mind!
What Makes This Aircraft So Special?
The aircraft isn’t like anything we've seen before. Unlike sleek, narrow hypersonic planes, this one has a “fat” body with wid...
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