China wants to build a “flying train” capable of reaching 2,485 mph
4,000 km/h
China’s main manufacturer of space and security products started research to develop a “flying train” capable of reaching 4,000 km/h (2,485 mph).
Published | Photo by Reuters/Darley Shen
That means that Elon Musk’s concept for a hyperloop transport system has a potential competitor—that would be much faster.
A hyperloop prototype recently reached 355 km/h and could in theory reach between 1,000 km/h and 1,200 km/h.
The Chinese train is being developed by a state-owned enterprise that already makes everything from trucks to rockets to tankers.
