China’s frightening test of new hypersonic weapon: ‘We have no idea how they did this’
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There is no way to believe the military didn't know about the development of this technology. There is nothing new, or even exciting, about hypersonic ICBMs. All ICBMs travel faster than the speed of sound. What is that, like 750mph at sea level?
It is super-important that this is the news of the day. It's a big deal that the CCP did this today and that the media ran with it the way that they did. Is it a big deal that their ICBMs travel faster than sound - no. Is it a big deal that they have ICBMs which can travel in space and maintain a low orbit - I doubt it. We've had that technology for a while now.
The question always is not the information itself, but why is this being divulged now and who is benefiting from its disclosure?
This isn't just "faster than the speed of sound" like supersonic jets. This is hypersonic. We are talking Mach 5 and above. At the moment this requires scramjet propulsion to sustain these speeds. Scramjets also can't operate at low speeds so you normally require a multi stage system with jet engines or boosters as well to launch and reach operating speed. This technology, in the public domain, is immature.
Furthermore you encounter some knarly aerodynamic issues in the form of some bizarre shock formations and severe structural issues due to the extreme temperatures. All up it's a very difficult multi-discipline optimization problem.
Missiles traveling at hypersonic speeds are an issue because it's near impossible to deploy countermeasures in time to stop them.
However, yes you are right. There is no way they didn't know. This is a huge area of research right now and a priority threat to every nation on the planet.
Source - me, I do this for a living.
Edit: I almost forgot the most important part. These are not ICBMs. ICBMs are intercontinental ballistic missiles. These hypersonic missiles are not ballistic. They are capable of powered and sustained flight. This means they are capable of more advanced maneuvers, can traverse longer distances, and can loiter above a target if necessary. Their ability to alter the flight trajectory mid flight makes them unpredictable.
question is, how did they get the technology? HRCs open server selling SAP? the Big Guy cut a deal? Obama-Brennan program?
I'd say the following in order of likelihood:
Is Dr Fauci also funding Chinese defence research labs now as well?
America developed Hypersonic. China bribed or stole it from us.
I hope 2022 is the year of suppressed technology disclosure
They stole the tech from us or it was sold to them by traitors in our government. The military is too worried about tranny faggots and vax mandates to be bothered with this.
In the article it says:
"the Chinese military launched a rocket that carried a hypersonic glide vehicle which flew through low-orbit space before cruising down towards its target."
If it flies through low-orbit space, it must be ballistic, at least in that part of the trajectory. If you accelerate while in low orbit, you reach higher orbit. (I.e. everything in low-orbit must be hypersonic by the nature of how orbital mechanics work around our planet).
So apparently it is in low orbit for a while and then it can glide down and alter course when doing so.
I think in truth, the US has had this or similar technology for decades. Alternatively, the US has had the technology to make the "supersonic low altitude missile" (SLAM) since the 1960s ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supersonic_Low_Altitude_Missile )
What are the chances the US has produced a "hypersonic medium altitude missile" in the last 50 years?
I'd agree with what people write in this post; the technology is not the real news. But why mention it now?
Exactly....
There's not enough fear to go around right now? "Ooooo! The Chinese are going 'hypersonic' so, get your clot shot NOW! Ooooo! Ooooo! TRUST Dr. Fraudchi! He knows everything and ONLY a clot shot will protect you.... give us more MONEY!!"
Maybe too many people are re-discovering God in Christ right now - maybe they're re-learning that God KEEPS His PROMISES and that HE FAILETH NOT. "Oh, NO! The sheep aren't bowing to our idols right now! MORE FEAR!"
The messenger(s); coming back from their encounter(s) with God have a face shining like the Sun. Hurry! Let's get some golden calves or fear or SOMETHING out there to distract the weak...