China has released a military propaganda video boasting its hypersonic weapon capabilities as the military arms race between global superpowers kicks into high gear and the world splits into a dangerous multi-polar state, prompting some global observers to ask the daunting question: “Is World War III already here?“
According to the Shanghai Morning Post, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) released a new video this week showcasing how China continues pushing the boundaries of hypersonic technology.
The full video, released by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), showcases the trials of the MD series and the drone developers behind the aircraft. The team from the Institute of Mechanics (IMECH) at CAS, known as the “Qian Xuesen Young Scientist Task Force,” were the same specialists who achieved the first horizontal landing of a hypersonic drone in 2020.
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The MD-22 – the latest known model in the series – was first unveiled at the 2022 Zhuhai air show. The aircraft boasts a maximum range of 8,000km (4,971 miles) and can carry payloads of up to 600kg (1,323 pounds), delivering substantial strategic capabilities.
A video of the test shows the unmanned Chinese MD series drone launched from a high-altitude balloon, reaching speeds of as much as Mach 7 before landing safely.
中国临近空间宽域飞行器研制试验首次公开披露！😃 pic.twitter.com/mLkCQQ5zX1
— DS北风（风哥） (@WenJian0922) December 16, 2024
“From a tactical perspective, the MD-19 could serve as a stepping stone to operational hypersonic platforms. Its current role as a technology demonstrator likely focuses on testing high-speed flight dynamics, thermal management, and recovery procedures,” news website BulgarianMilitary wrote in a note.
“钱学森科技攻关青年突击队”自主研发的宽域飞行器成功完成了5类9次飞行实验，在全球率先实现高超声速构型飞行器水平降落，完成了国际上首次临近空间发射航空器试验实现跨域机动飞行和安全返回。😀 pic.twitter.com/bitl4yGWcO
— DS北风（风哥） (@WenJian0922) December 16, 2024
The new website continued, “China is making it clear it has no intention of falling behind in the race for hypersonic supremacy. The MD-19 is further proof that the country isn’t just testing technologies but integrating innovations with real-world battlefield potential.”
MD-22性能指标 pic.twitter.com/Bs0CrxQ2MQ
— DS北风（风哥） (@WenJian0922) December 16, 2024
Meanwhile, hypersonic missiles, kamikaze drones, and stealth fighters have become cornerstones for militaries around the world as the modern battlefields in Eastern Europe and the Middle East show no limited signs of peace in the near term.
The Free Press’ Jay Solomon recently asked: “Is World War III Already Here?”
Tyler Durden
Tue, 12/17/2024 – 22:10
