Just this September, the Chinese mainland showed off its newest hypersonic missiles at the Victory Day parade, turning heads with sleek, futuristic shapes. 🚀
Here’s the lowdown on the anti-ship squad: four missile types – YJ-15 plus the hypersonic YJ-19, YJ-17 and YJ-20. They pack a punch with extreme speed, long reach and massive impact, and can launch from aircraft, ships or submarines. Talk about versatility! 💥
Waverider vs. biconic shapes: What’s the deal?
A waverider has a flat, streamlined front that “rides” on its own shock wave when flying faster than sound. Imagine a stone skipping across a pond – that’s your missile skimming the air. A biconic body, on the other hand, uses two cone shapes stacked together for stability at insane speeds. Both designs help cut drag and keep the missile locked onto its path.
Why should you care? Hypersonic weapons (moving over Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound) are game-changers in modern defense and tech innovation. Even if you’re not a military buff, the science behind these shapes shows how aerodynamics is leveling up across industries – from high-speed trains to next-gen drones. 🛩️
Stay tuned for more geeky insights into cutting-edge tech trends! 😉
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A look at the designs of China's newly-unveiled hypersonic missiles
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