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China's Hypersonic Missile: 99% Kill Rate, Undetectable Until Impact

2/6/2026

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Chinese scientists are developing a small hypersonic glide missile launched from an 80mm anti-aircraft gun.
The missile travels near Mach 6, enabling strikes on aircraft or drones beyond 20 kilometers.
It remains undetected until about 3 kilometers, leaving minimal reaction time for the target.
Computer simulations show a 99% kill probability even if the target makes sharp turns.

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Story summary

Chinese scientists are developing a small hypersonic glide missile launched from an 80mm anti-aircraft gun.
The missile travels near Mach 6, enabling strikes on aircraft or drones beyond 20 kilometers.
It remains undetected until about 3 kilometers, leaving minimal reaction time for the target.
Computer simulations show a 99% kill probability even if the target makes sharp turns.