China Deploys YJ-20 Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile on Type 052D Destroyers
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Recent evidence shows that China's YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile is being deployed on the People's Liberation Army Navy's Type 052D destroyers. This development indicates a strategic shift, allowing the missile to be utilized across a wider range of vessels rather than being limited to the larger Type 055 destroyers.
The YJ-20 missile, capable of reaching speeds over Mach 6 and with a range of 1,000–1,500 km, poses a significant threat to large surface combatants, enhancing China's anti-access/area-denial capabilities in the western Pacific. The Type 052D destroyers, of which approximately 35 are operational, are now expected to increase the number of platforms capable of launching hypersonic strikes.
While the recent launch footage suggests a move towards broader deployment, it remains uncertain if this will lead to large-scale fielding of the YJ-20 on these destroyers. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
Original report
China Fires YJ-20 Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile From Smaller Destroyer
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