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Following the test, China has positioned itself ahead of global powers like the US and Russia in the hypersonic race. If their claims are true, this could mark a turning point where China not only dominates global trade but also gains a major edge during war. What is this explosive engine China is talking about?
Unlike traditional jet engines, the Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) is based on a completely different principle as it generates power through controlled explosions, not steady combustion. It works by creating continuous detonation waves that rotate inside a chamber. These intense shockwaves generate more thrust while consuming less fuel, making the engine extremely efficient and powerful.
This technology is particularly suited for rockets and hypersonic missiles, allowing them to travel at blistering speeds over long distances. That's why countries like the United States have been trying to develop it for decades but with limited success. Why has the US struggled with it?
The U.S. began exploring detonation-based propulsion back in the 1950s when the Air Force and the University of Michigan worked on the Oblique Detonation Engine (ODE). NASA joined in the 1970s, attempting to push the technology to speeds of Mach 16. Despite these efforts, no team was able to maintain a stable detonation wave or achieve the right balance of fuel and air, both critical to making the engine work.
Even the U.S. Navy's ambitious 'Dream Shell' project, launched in 2012, was eventually shelved in 2021 due to technical roadblocks.
If China's claim of successfully operating an RDE for 600 seconds proves true, it could be a game-changer, not just for military strategy, but for the future of aerospace propulsion as a whole. How did China pull this off?
Scientists at China's National University of Defense Technology reportedly tested a small version of the Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) inside a wind tunnel. By mixing ethylene and oxygen, they created continuous detonations and kept the engine running steadily and cool for a full 10 minutes. If this system can be scaled up successfully, it could have major implications, from powering hypersonic weapons to revolutionizing space travel.
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