YJ-21 | |
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Type | Hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile |
Place of origin | China |
Service history | |
In service | 2022–present |
Used by | People's Liberation Army Navy |
Specifications | |
Length | approx. 8.3 metres (27 ft) |
Warhead | Conventional |
Operational range | approx. 1,500 kilometres (930 mi) (claimed) |
Maximum speed | Mach 6 – Mach 10 (7,400–12,300 km/h) (claimed) |
Launch platform |
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The YJ-21 ( Chinese: 鹰击-21; pinyin: Yīngjī-èryāo; lit. 'eagle strike 21') is a Chinese hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile. [1] [2] The missile is possibly based on an export-oriented ballistic missile produced by China, named CM-401, but with more advanced features and capabilities. [3] According to a 2023 People's Liberation Army Strategic Support Force article, the missile has a cruise speed of Mach 6, and a terminal speed of Mach 10. [4] The missile was revealed by Chinese Navy ahead of its 73rd anniversary, launching from a universal vertical launch system of the Type 055 destroyer. [1] [5] An export version called YJ-21E was showcased in Airshow China 2022. [6]
YJ-21 | |
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Type | Hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile |
Place of origin | China |
Service history | |
In service | 2022–present |
Used by | People's Liberation Army Navy |
Specifications | |
Length | approx. 8.3 metres (27 ft) |
Warhead | Conventional |
Operational range | approx. 1,500 kilometres (930 mi) (claimed) |
Maximum speed | Mach 6 – Mach 10 (7,400–12,300 km/h) (claimed) |
Launch platform |
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The YJ-21 ( Chinese: 鹰击-21; pinyin: Yīngjī-èryāo; lit. 'eagle strike 21') is a Chinese hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile. [1] [2] The missile is possibly based on an export-oriented ballistic missile produced by China, named CM-401, but with more advanced features and capabilities. [3] According to a 2023 People's Liberation Army Strategic Support Force article, the missile has a cruise speed of Mach 6, and a terminal speed of Mach 10. [4] The missile was revealed by Chinese Navy ahead of its 73rd anniversary, launching from a universal vertical launch system of the Type 055 destroyer. [1] [5] An export version called YJ-21E was showcased in Airshow China 2022. [6]