THE HYPERSONIC AIRCRAFT OF CHINA ( UNBELIEVABLE )

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Source : BBC news

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.

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

Source : CNN news

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Wow this is exciting news! Thanks for sharing!

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Absolutley yes , China has passzed to the top speed , we will see more things likee this and the question is , what is the reflex of USA in this situation ?

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