Chinese navy shows off hypersonic anti-ship missiles in public
Military analysts said displaying the YJ-21, or Eagle Strike 21, may be a warning to the United States or Taiwan
The missiles are designed to target aircraft carrier strike groups
Military analysts said displaying the YJ-21, or Eagle Strike 21, may be a warning to the United States or Taiwan
The missiles are designed to target aircraft carrier strike groups
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The Chinese navy has shown off an advanced anti-ship missile ahead of celebrations to mark its 73rd anniversary this weekend.
It was the first time footage has been released of the YJ-21, or Eagle Strike-21, hypersonic missile, which can be carried by ships or warplanes.
The missile is estimated to have a range between 1,000 to 1,500km (600 to 930 miles), and is believed to be capable of hitting a whole carrier strike group
Video footage circulating on social media showed a missile that looks like YJ-21 being launched from a Type 055, the People’s Liberation Army’s largest and most advanced destroyer.
