China has developed a new coating for hyperspeed aircraft that can withstand long flights. Hyperspeed, which is over Mach 5 (6,175 km/h), could revolutionize both civilian aviation and the military sector in the coming years. However, the durability of the surface material has been a major issue at such high speeds. Researchers in China have developed a coating for hyperspeed aircraft that can withstand long flights, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP). The innovative material was tested with a Waverider aircraft, a hyperspeed jet that uses shockwaves to improve lift.
During the test flights, the air near the thin coating reached a temperature of over 1,650 degrees Celsius. Although the study does not explain in detail how the thin coating can withstand such high temperatures, it is known that the central components inside the aircraft are kept cool by this coating. Additionally, the technology allows for the uninterrupted reception and transmission of wireless signals, which was crucial for successful target identification and communication during the entire test flight. The study cites several factors that contribute to the efficiency of the surface, including polishing the surface for extreme smoothness, adding elements such as niobium, molybdenum, and boron, and completely redesigning the structure of the surface component to reduce weight and harmful heat in the propulsion force using a liquid medium.
The material was tested by the Chinese military, and China has not released many technical details. However, experts believe that the new heat protection technology could significantly contribute to the development of new, reusable hyperspeed vehicles with greater range and higher speed. This breakthrough could revolutionize both civilian and military aviation in the coming years.
