China has set a new global record in superconducting electromagnetic maglev technology, successfully accelerating a ton-class test vehicle to 700 kilometers per hour within just two seconds. The test, conducted by the maglev team of China’s National University of Defense Technology on a 400-meter test line, marks the fastest superconducting maglev speed ever recorded worldwide.
The breakthrough comes after 10 years of intensive research and development, overcoming major technical challenges including ultra-high-speed electromagnetic propulsion, electric levitation guidance, high-power energy storage inversion, and high-field superconducting magnets. The maglev system achieved a safe stop after reaching the record speed, demonstrating both efficiency and safety.
Experts say this achievement positions China among global leaders in ultra-high-speed maglev systems and opens new possibilities for vacuum tube maglev transportation. The technological innovation is expected to boost China’s aerospace and rail transit industries while providing new methods for aerospace-assisted launches and experimental applications.
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