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China surprised the world at the Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai by unveiling the GDF-600, an impressive hypersonic vehicle capable of reaching speeds of up to Mach 7 and carrying up to 1,2 tons of aerial submunitions. The new aircraft promises to revolutionize the dynamics of defense and attack in the Pacific region.
The GDF-600 is the brainchild of China's Guangdong Academy of Aerodynamics Research (GARA). Designed for multi-role operations, the hypersonic vehicle has a flight range of up to 600 km and is capable of carrying out rapid and precise strikes, as well as reconnaissance and electronic warfare missions.
With a top speed of 8.500 km/h, the GDF-600 is not only fast, but also incredibly versatile. It can carry supersonic missiles, drones and loitering munitions, making it a powerful military tool for China.
China's hypersonic vehicle has impressive capabilities
Experts from The War Zone portal emphasize that the ability to launch submunitions during flight is a significant technical advance.
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However, challenges remain, especially related to stability and accuracy at very high speeds.
This innovation could pose a serious challenge to Taiwan and the United States., given the possibility of carrying out multiple, almost simultaneous attacks with very high efficiency.
Security in the 'Pacific'
China's strengthening of its hypersonic arsenal raises alarms about growing security tensions in the Pacific, particularly in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea.
The GDF-600 symbolizes more than a technological breakthrough: it is a strategic milestone for China on the global military stage.
If implemented, the hypersonic vehicle could alter the balance of power in the region and further pressure the defensive efforts of other powers.
