China unveils ‘Monkey King’ Mach 4 supersonic drone – and hope one day it will carry PASSENGERS twice speed of Concorde

China unveils ‘Monkey King’ Mach 4 supersonic drone – and hope one day it will carry PASSENGERS twice speed of Concorde
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China unveils ‘Monkey King’ Mach 4 supersonic drone – and hope one day it will carry PASSENGERS twice speed of Concorde
Author: Sayan Bose
Published: Feb, 18 2025 18:33

Summary at a Glance

The advanced aircraft is supposed to be a response to The US Air Force's Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program that is set to secure superiority in air and space advanced manned and unmanned aircraft.

The superfast aircraft, dubbed "Monkey King", aims to reach a top speed of Mach 4 - twice the speed of sound - while flying at an altitude of 12.4 miles above ground level.

CHINA has unveiled its latest supersonic drone which it says could fly passengers at twice the speed of Concorde.

The mysterious aircraft, dubbed "White Emperor", is the country's sixth-gen fighter jet that highlights China’s advancements in aerospace technology.

Dubbed the “Baidi” or “White Emperor,” this cutting-edge aircraft model is showcased as part of China’s ambitious Project Nantianmen, a research initiative to explore future aerospace technologies.

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