YJ-21
Type: Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: CASIC
Overview
The YJ-21 is China's first carrier-based hypersonic anti-ship missile, air-launched from the J-15T carrier fighter. A sea-skimming hypersonic glide vehicle, it travels at Mach 6+ in terminal phase, making interception by existing naval point defense systems essentially impossible. The YJ-21 dramatically extends the offensive reach and lethality of China's carrier battle groups.
Technical Specifications
| range | 1,000 km+ estimated |
|---|---|
| speed | Mach 6+ terminal |
| profile | High altitude cruise then terminal dive at Mach 6+ |
| warhead | 500+ kg |
| guidance | INS + satellite + active radar terminal |
| launch_platform | J-15T carrier aircraft |
Operators
- China
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