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Chinese aircraft carriers to be equipped with hypersonic weapons

Asia (bbabo.net), - Technological breakthrough made by Chinese scientists will allow aircraft carriers of the Navy (Navy) of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) to be equipped with hypersonic weapons. About this today, October 11, reports RIA Novosti with reference to the newspaper South China Morning Post.

According to the newspaper, a scientific breakthrough has been made in the field of logistical technologies that simplify and speed up the repair and maintenance of weapons that can pursue a wide range of important targets in the air or on the surface, as well as be used as anti-satellite weapons.

According to research team leader Xiao Jun, China's air-launched hypersonic weapon bears a resemblance to Russia's Kinzhal missile, capable of reaching 10 times the speed of sound.

Such missiles, he said, could increase the combat range of China's aircraft carrier fleet to more than 2,500 kilometers (the approximate distance from eastern Taiwan to Guam) with ultra-fast air strikes capable of overcoming most air defense systems.

Hypersonic weapons are known to be more difficult to maintain or repair than traditional missiles. Especially at sea.

The specialists said that their development, designed for the rapid repair and maintenance of hypersonic weapons, has undergone serious field tests in an aircraft carrier and in other difficult combat conditions. The technology, which is not yet available in other countries, can be used to service a large amount of airborne missile equipment, which is widely distributed at domestic military bases, coastal airports and aircraft carriers on the high seas, they said.

It is reported that the innovation will help extend the life of hypersonic weapons up to 10 years.

Chinese aircraft carriers to be equipped with hypersonic weapons