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title: "Is it true that China is planning to build a Hypersonic Generator for powerful weapons?"  
description: "Is it true that China is planning to build a Hypersonic Generator for powerful weapons?"  
author: "Sandra Emily"  
published: 2023-03-21  
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# Is it true that China is planning to build a Hypersonic Generator for powerful weapons?

Is it [true](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/80670/rahul-gandhi-s-true-worth-shown-by-ramchandra-guha) that [China](https://www.mindstick.com/news/1952/nvidia-was-ordered-by-us-officials-to-halt-sales-of-ai-chips-to-china) is [planning](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/54942/6-tips-for-organising-a-successful-corporate-event) to build a Hypersonic [Generator](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/249204/generator-info-where-can-you-find-the-best-generator-for-power-outages) for [powerful weapons](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/1439/5-most-powerful-weapons-in-the-world)?

## Answers

### Answer by Jujhar Singh

**Yes, it is true that Chinese scientists have developed a hypersonic generator that has the potential to power powerful military weapons, such as lasers, rail guns, and microwave weapons.** The system uses a controlled detonation inside a shock tunnel to turn hot gas into a plasma filled with racing ions, which are then converted into electrical current. This process generates enough power to produce a burst of energy that is currently unavailable in a compact system.![Is it true that China is planning to build a Hypersonic Generator for powerful weapons?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/7dac9702-869c-40d8-b834-2a4b1871a9e8/images/ea75269d-3c47-4b77-b45b-cfa60fed96d7.jpeg)

According to a peer-reviewed paper in the Chinese Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, **the generator has a large capacity and high efficiency.** There is no need for intermediate energy storage components, and the energy can be directly transferred to the load without a high-power switch. **The device can also start up quickly and has no rotating parts, increasing efficiency and ease of use.**

**However, China is not yet ready to deploy the system due to logistical hurdles that need to be sorted out,** such as how to transport a device that requires controlled detonation and how to handle the gas needed for a second charge when on the move.

If the next iteration of the technology offers automated reloading, China's hypersonic weapons could receive a colossal burst of power. It is worth noting that the **development of hypersonic weapons is a priority for many countries, including the United States, Russia, and China**, and the development of the hypersonic generator could give China an advantage in this [arms race](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/12701/top-armed-weapons-in-the-world).

**Also read:-** [AI Arms Race](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/301778/artificial-intelligence-arms-race)


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