China sets a world record in maglev technology

China recently set a global record by accelerating a ton-scale test maglev to 700 kilometers per hour in just two seconds, making it the fastest superconductive electric maglev in the world, according to China Central Television.

On a 400-meter test line, the maglev team at the National University of Defense Technology achieved a maximum test speed of 700 km/h with a ton-scale load and ensured that the vehicle stopped safely.

Dedicated to maglev research for 10 years, the team has overcome core technical challenges such as ultra-high-speed electromagnetic propulsion, electric suspension guidance, transient high-power energy storage inverters, and high-field superconducting magnets.

This breakthrough marks China's entry into the top rank globally in ultra-high-speed maglev technology, providing a new option for the future development of vacuum tube maglev transportation in China. Additionally, it offers new methods for aerospace boost launches and experimental testing.

The subsequent technological iterations and industrial applications of this achievement are expected to bring new impetus to the development of China's aerospace and rail transit industries.