In the context of the current international situation, China has once again demonstrated its leading position in the field of military technology, this time with the result of the ultra-long-range anti-aircraft missile, a new type of weapon, which has been successfully developed, and even some military fans say: this weapon can be completely emptied in the first island chain.
So what's really going on?
Ultra-long-range anti-aircraft missile is an advanced missile system designed to intercept and destroy air targets remotely, such as: enemy aircraft, missiles, other aircraft, etc.
The main principle is to monitor and track air targets in real time through highly sophisticated radar and detection systems, and then use the guidance system to accurately guide the missile to the vicinity of the target, and finally achieve the destruction of the target.
The principle of operation of the missile involves radar and detection technology, and these missiles, usually equipped with advanced active phased array radar, or passive radar systems, are capable of detecting air targets at long distances and transmitting target information to the missile system in real time. Through continuous update and accurate target positioning, the position and movement trajectory of the target can be effectively tracked.
In the process of use, once the target is determined, the missile system will calculate the optimal guidance path based on the target's trajectory and velocity, which ensures that the missile can accurately reference the target.
However, the guidance system includes: inertial navigation system, GPS positioning system, as well as guidance radar, infrared guidance system, etc., which can ensure that the missile can accurately track the target during flight and achieve precision strikes.
Moreover, ultra-long-range anti-aircraft missiles, often equipped with high-explosive warheads or armor-fragmentation warheads, to increase the lethality of the target, once the missile successfully approaches the target, the bomb head will be detonated, creating a powerful explosion and fragmentation effect that destroys the target or causes serious damage.
When we understand this, we still need to make a specific distinction: the advantages of ultra-long-range anti-aircraft missiles, and the difference with ordinary missiles!
Advantage 1: It has a longer firing range and can cover a wider range of airspace, thereby enhancing air defense capabilities and strike range.
Advantage 2: Ultra-long-range air defense missiles usually use advanced radar and detection technology, have higher target identification and strike accuracy, and can accurately hit enemy targets at a longer distance.
Advantage 3: The missile system also has a faster response speed and stronger adaptability, and can effectively deal with different types of negative air impacts.
If there is a difference between it and ordinary missiles, it may be that it will be more advanced in terms of performance, strike capability, power, and target locking.
However, for the missile, many military fans said: the first island chain is completely empty.
Wouldn't that be an exaggeration?
To understand this question, we still need to know: what is the first island chain?
In fact, it is a geopolitical term that originates from a series of island belts located in the western Pacific Ocean, stretching from the Japanese archipelago and the Ryukyu Islands to the island of Taiwan in China, and then south to the Philippines and the Greater Sunda Islands. In addition, South Korea, located in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, is also included in the scope of the first island chain.
This geographical region is in the spotlight for its geopolitical importance. The first island chain is located in the eastern seas of Asia, encompassing a series of important islands and island states, with significant geographical location and strategic value. The region is not only the intersection of major sea lanes and trade routes, but also the focus of sovereignty disputes and regional tensions between several countries.
Military control and suppression of the first island chain has also been a strategic goal of some countries. Therefore, the ultra-long-range anti-aircraft missile developed by China will be considered an important weapon capable of emptying the first island chain.
The design concept of this missile system, as well as its combat performance, allows it to intercept and destroy air targets at long distances, including: enemy aircraft, missiles, etc.
If this weapon is put into actual combat and effectively used, we have to admit that it will indeed have a serious impact on the military strength in the areas surrounding the first island chain, and even affect the security and stability of neighboring countries.
But whether it is possible to empty the entire first island chain depends on a variety of factors.
On the one hand. The effective range and combat capability of ultra-long-range anti-aircraft missiles, as well as the ability to accurately strike at different types of targets, can be affected by factors such as terrain, climate and battlefield environment; The air defence systems and military facilities in the first island chain can pose a certain challenge to the effectiveness of missiles; The response of the international community and the strategic response of neighboring countries will also have an important impact on the practical use of missiles.
Therefore, although ultra-long-range anti-aircraft missiles are considered: capable of emptying the first island chain. However, the actual role and impact still need to be comprehensively assessed on a case-by-case basis, and its capabilities and effects should not be exaggerated.
The successful research and development of China's ultra-long-range anti-aircraft missile marks another breakthrough in the field of military technology and is of great significance for strengthening China's national defense strength and regional security pattern. However, more research and practical verification are still needed for its actual impact on the first island chain. It is unreasonable not to jump to conclusions based on how powerful a weapon is.