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As the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Navy approaches, a striking super-combustible propaganda video was released on the official Weibo of the People's Navy on April 19. These five short films vividly illustrate the Navy's five branches, including the Surface Ship Force, the Submarine Force, the Coastal Defense Force, the Marine Corps and the Naval Aviation. However, in the short film introducing the surface ship force, it is particularly interesting to note the latest Type 055 destroyer, the sponson number 104, but the name of the ship is not announced.
It is worth noting that the end of the promotional video shows for the first time the 055 destroyer launching a new missile, this missile has a unique warhead design, similar to the Dongfeng 21D anti-aircraft carrier missile. Judging from the footage of hitting surface targets, this missile is likely to be the legendary anti-ship ballistic missile, and also has hypersonic anti-ship capabilities.
As soon as such a high-level missile launch was exposed, it immediately triggered extensive discussion on the international network, showing the amazing power of this advanced weapon. However, before we dive into the background of this missile, it is worth paying attention to a research paper published by Shanghai Popular Science Press as early as 2018, entitled "High-performance magnesium rare earth alloy and its military products development". The article mentions a missile called YJ21, also known as the YJ21 missile, which is expected to be the new hypersonic anti-ship missile exposed this time. The outside world's research and judgment of this missile is completely consistent with the content of this paper.
So, what exactly is the difference between the YJ-21 hypersonic anti-ship missile and why did it attract international attention so quickly? The research of military experts at home and abroad believes that the Eagle Strike 21 is a derivative version of the Dongfeng 21D missile, its size is slightly adjusted, but the range is shortened from 3000 km to 1000~1500 km, and it has a terminal dive attack speed of up to Mach 10 or more, suitable for anti-aircraft carrier, anti-ship or ground attack.
The missile is notable mainly because of its two outstanding features. First of all, the existing anti-missile systems of various countries cannot effectively intercept this missile. Traditional interception methods, including missile interception, laser cannon interception and rapid-fire gun interception, cannot adapt to the increase in missile flight speed. Existing anti-missile system radars make it difficult to predict the trajectory of hypersonic missiles, so they cannot guide interceptor missiles to accurately hit their targets. Secondly, the range of the Eagle Strike 21 exceeds the defensive radius of the aircraft carrier battle group, achieving the advantage of one-way slaughter. The YJ-21 has a range of more than 1,000 kilometers, while carrier battle groups typically have a range of between 400 and 900 kilometers. This means that destroyers carrying YJ-21 missiles can attack outside the carrier battle group defense zone without the enemy being able to effectively return fire.
However, despite its prowess, the YJ-21 missile is not the only killer feature of the Type 055 destroyer. In 2017, the first Type 055 destroyer was officially launched and publicly displayed at the 2019 naval parade. Although expectations for the number of its vertical launch units were not fully realized at first, the vertical launch system of the Type 055 destroyer received much attention as more news came to light. With a vertical unit with an inner diameter of up to 850 mm and a depth of 9 meters, its vertical launch system is superior to that of the American Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, even surpassing the American Arleigh Burke 3 destroyer.
In addition, the Type 055 destroyer has a powerful radar electronic system, making it a comprehensive leader in its class. Not only that, but it can also carry larger missiles, making it more capable of attacking. Therefore, the YJ-21 hypersonic missile is just one of many weapons of this powerful destroyer, and it remains a mystery whether there are more weapons that hide murderous aircraft.
Looking back, the successful application of the Dongfeng 21D made the birth of the Eagle Strike 21 reasonable. And the DF-17, also based on the DF-21D missile, has stood out among active missiles with its unique flight trajectory. If the DF-17 can develop a more powerful naval version, the military shock will undoubtedly be even greater.
To sum up
As mentioned, the exposure of the YJ-21 hypersonic anti-ship missile has aroused great concern in the international community. The breakthrough in design and performance of this missile provides a solid support for the improvement of the strength of the Chinese Navy and the enhancement of strategic deterrent forces. However, this has also triggered a series of reflections and countermeasures in the global military landscape.
First of all, the emergence of the YJ-21 missile changed the rules of the traditional missile interception system. The existing anti-missile systems of various countries are often based on the interception mode of traditional missile speed, and the sudden appearance of hypersonic missiles has broken this pattern. Whether it is missile interception or laser cannon interception, they are faced with the dilemma of not being able to adapt to high-speed flight. This creates a more solid penetration capability for the Chinese Navy, giving it an advantageous position to operate at sea.
Second, the range and speed of the YJ-21 missile gives the Chinese Navy the ability to win from a long range. The YJ-21 missile, which has a range of more than 1,000 kilometers, allows the Chinese Navy to carry out precision strikes over long distances, and this one-way slaughter capability will greatly change the pattern of the battlefield. In modern naval warfare, range and speed determine the ability to strike preemptively, and the hypersonic nature of the YJ-21 gives it the potential to quickly break through enemy lines.
However, the YJ-21 missile is only a microcosm of China's naval strength. The comprehensive performance of the Type 055 destroyer and the innovation of the vertical launch system give it a huge advantage in modern naval warfare. This powerful equipment has brought a significant increase in the influence of the Chinese Navy in the region and globally. The modernization and technological innovation of the Chinese Navy have provided strong support for safeguarding the country's maritime rights and interests and achieving maritime strategic goals.
In short, the appearance of the YJ-21 hypersonic anti-ship missile demonstrates the strong strength and innovation of the Chinese Navy in the field of military technology. This missile not only has the ability to break through traditional anti-missile systems, but also can achieve long-range victory on the battlefield. With the gradual use of modern equipment such as Type 055 destroyers, the Chinese Navy will play an increasingly important role in safeguarding national maritime rights and interests and ensuring security and stability. All this silently tells the world that the rise of China's navy has become a reality that cannot be ignored.
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