A new Chinese weapon concept is causing a stir in the defense world. It’s called the GDF-600, a hypersonic boost-glide vehicle that doesn’t rely on power to stay in the air. Instead, it reaches insane speeds—up to Mach 7—and carries a variety of dangerous payloads, like supersonic missiles, drones, and even special munitions designed to perform different tasks during a strike. This innovative design could bring huge advantages in modern warfare, but it also introduces many challenges, especially for defenders trying to stop it.
At this year’s Zhuhai Airshow in China, the GDF-600 model, created by the Guangdong Aerodynamic Research Academy (GARA), is being showcased for the world to see. GARA has previously made waves with other hypersonic concepts, like the MD-22, an uncrewed test vehicle revealed back in 2022. Now, they’ve taken things a step further with this deadly new weapon.
What is the GDF-600?
The GDF-600 is a wedge-shaped, unpowered boost-glide vehicle. It doesn’t...
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