The Super Bullet Maglev is an experimental Chinese high-speed maglev train, with a maximum designed speed of 620 kph.[1] Built by the Bavarian construction company Bögl together with a local Chinese partner, the prototype was unveiled on January 13, 2021, at a test track in Chengdu, Sichuan.[2][3] The train uses liquid nitrogen to achieve superconductivity, according to the State Key Laboratory of Traction Power.[4]
Super Bullet Maglev | |
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Designer | Southwest Jiaotong University |
Constructed | 2021-Present |
Specifications | |
Train length | 21 metres (69 ft) |
Maximum speed | 620 kilometres per hour (390 mph) |