A mysterious aircraft recorded at the Gaobeidian radar testing ground in China has sparked speculation after the release of a scientific study on an ejectable escape module for high superspeed flights.
Satellite images show an aerial vehicle with a shape similar to a dart and a fuselage integrated into the wings, seen for the first time in October 2023. The coincidence of characteristics led analysts to suggest a possible link between the prototype and the article, although there is still no official confirmation.
The study, published in 2020, details the development of an ejection cabin designed to protect crews during ejections at extreme altitudes and speeds, technology that has already had precedents, such as the US F-111 module. The document also outlines a technological evolution plan ranging from hypersonic cruise missiles to aircraft and future spaceplanes, reflecting China’s growing interest in flight capabilities from Mach 8 to Mach 10 and higher.
Still, experts believe that the object seen in Gaobeidian may just be a model intended for testing stealth and low radar signature materials. China has presented several advanced prototypes in recent years, but it is unclear whether many of them will have real military applications or will remain only experimental platforms.
Meanwhile, the country continues to reinforce its armed forces with already consolidated equipment, maintaining great conventional combat capacity.
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Source: The Aviationist | Photo: X @RupprechtDeino | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
Via Tomboy/SDF replying to my previous post:
“Seems to be the same aircraft/model, allegedly taken at an RCS testing facility a few months ago”. It’s seems to be again the well-known RCS-test facility at Gaobeidian, where this “strange” thing was first seen in October 2023. pic.twitter.com/fkkwc0KnWo
— @Rupprecht_A (@RupprechtDeino) October 27, 2025
