China's military strength has been upgraded again, this time directly revealing the Dongfeng 51, but as soon as the news came out, many experts said: The hegemonic country trembles.
The reason why I say this is not groundless, because the Dongfeng 51, as a missile with hypersonic capabilities, has indeed reached an unprecedented level not only in terms of speed, but also in terms of maneuverability, coupled with the use of more advanced technology, I have to admit that it makes it one of the most powerful missiles in the world.
In terms of speed and maneuverability, the missile can reach a falling speed of Mach 25, if analyzed theoretically, it is difficult to be intercepted after exceeding Mach 5, and the speed in this regard means that it can reach the target area in a very short time, increasing its penetration capability and strike effect.
In terms of the nuclear warhead, it has a nuclear warhead design with multiple sub-warheads, each of which can independently find and attack targets, and this design enables the launch of a missile to strike at multiple targets at the same time, greatly improving the strike efficiency and coverage, and enhancing the strategic capability of nuclear weapons.
Speaking of which, there are still many netizens behind who don't quite understand the role of the split-guided nuclear warhead?
The first aspect: each sub-warhead of the split-guided nuclear warhead has the ability to intelligently find and attack targets, which can strike at multiple targets at the same time and improve the strike efficiency of nuclear missiles.
Second, each sub-warhead has an attack range of hundreds of square kilometers, so a single missile launch can cover a wider area and achieve a comprehensive strike against multiple targets, thereby enhancing the strategic flexibility of nuclear weapons.
The third aspect: for the design of this aspect, it is possible to give the missile a higher survivability. Even if some of the warheads are intercepted or fail in the process, the other warheads can continue to perform their missions.
Fourth, its role lies not only in its actual striking capability, but more importantly in its psychological impact on the enemy. Knowing that a single launch can strike at multiple targets at the same time, the adversary will be more afraid of and attach more importance to our nuclear weapons, enhance our strategic deterrence, and help safeguard national security and interests.
In terms of cold launch technology, it will not produce obvious light and heat, otherwise it will not be easy to be detected by the enemy during the missile launch activities, and the application of this technology can reduce the risk of the missile being intercepted or destroyed, and improve the survivability and actual combat effect of the missile.
Cold emission technology, in which the functions are as follows:
Concealment improvement: Missiles using cold launch technology will not produce obvious heat and light when launched, and are not easy to be detected by the enemy's infrared detection system, thereby improving the concealment of the missile. Enemy early warning systems often rely on the detection of targets by heat or optical radiation for detection and identification, while cold launch technology effectively reduces the possibility of missiles being detected and makes their launch activities more difficult to detect.
Reducing the chance of anti-missile interception: Since the missile does not produce a significant heat signature when launched, it is difficult for the enemy's anti-missile system to accurately detect and track the launch point of the missile, therefore, reducing the chance of the missile being intercepted or destroyed.
Improve battlefield survivability: The missile adopts cold launch technology, which not only reduces the risk of being detected by the enemy, but also reduces the possibility of the missile launch point being located by the enemy, and improves the survivability of the missile on the battlefield. This helps to ensure that the missile can safely carry out combat missions, enhancing its ability to strike enemy targets and its impact on the battlefield.
In terms of system analysis: the DF-51 missile is also equipped with a composite guidance system, and combines inertial guidance, starlight guidance and Beidou satellite guidance, which can correct and control the position, speed and direction during flight.
In the Dongfeng-51 missile, a composite guidance system is adopted, which combines inertial guidance, starlight guidance and Beidou satellite guidance to achieve correction and control guidance of position, speed and direction during the flight of the missile.
Inertial guidance is a kind of gyroscope, accelerometer and other sensors of the missile's own device, which determines the motion state and position of the missile by measuring the acceleration and rotation changes of the missile, and carries out navigation and guidance.
Starlight guidance uses optical sensors or cameras on missiles to determine the position and attitude of missiles by observing stars or celestial bodies on the ground or in the sky. Starlight guidance technology can not only provide high-precision navigation information, but also maintain the positioning accuracy of missiles in extreme environments.
Beidou satellite guidance is the use of satellite navigation system, by receiving the signal transmitted by the Beidou satellite, to determine the position and speed of the missile. Beidou satellite guidance technology has the characteristics of global coverage and high precision, and provides reliable navigation and positioning support during missile flight.
After understanding the above contents, the composite guidance system can achieve accurate correction and control guidance of position, speed and direction during the flight of the missile by comprehensively using inertial guidance, starlight guidance and Beidou satellite guidance technology, and improve the strike accuracy and hit rate of the missile.
The DF-51 missile not only marks a major breakthrough in mainland missile technology, but also shows the world that China's military strength is strong and abundant.
It should be emphasized that although it has a powerful strike capability, as a nuclear weapon, its use should be in accordance with the principles of international law and international nuclear disarmament to maintain global peace and stability.