China sets a new world record as a superconducting maglev vehicle hits 700 km/h in two seconds, showcasing extreme acceleration technology. Photo: X.
Researchers at China’s National University of Defence Technology (NUDT) have accelerated a tonne-class vehicle to a record-breaking speed of 700 km/h (435 mph) in just two seconds on a 400-metre (1,310-foot) magnetic levitation test track, before bringing it safely to a stop.
This is a new global benchmark, making it the world’s fastest superconducting electric maglev system to date.
Footage Shows Extreme Acceleration and Precision Control
Footage of the test released by state broadcaster CCTV on Thursday showed a vehicle resembling a bare chassis streaking across the maglev track, leaving a visible trail of mist behind it. The vehicle reached extreme speed almost instantly and decelerated just as rapidly at the end of the short test line.
According to CCTV, the test represents a major leap in both extreme acceleration capability and high-power control technologies.
The CCTV report said the successful run resolved several core technical challenges, including:
Ultra-high-speed electromagnetic propulsion
Electric suspension guidance
Transient high-power energy storage inversion
High-field superconducting magnet systems
The breakthrough signals China’s entry into the global top tier of ultra-high-speed maglev technology.
The research team behind the project has worked on the system for a decade. Earlier this year, in January, the same team achieved a top speed of 648 km/h on the same test line.
Li Jie, a professor at NUDT who was interviewed by CCTV, said, “The successful development of this ultra-high-speed superconducting electric maglev system will accelerate the research and development process of China’s ultra-high-speed maglev transport.”
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