| YJ-21 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hypersonicanti-ship ballistic missile |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2022–present |
| Used by | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Specifications | |
| Length | approx. 8.3 metres (27 ft) |
| Warhead | Conventional |
Operational range | approx. 1,500 kilometres (930 mi) (claimed) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 6 – Mach 10 (7,400–12,300 km/h) (claimed) |
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TheYJ-21 (Chinese:鹰击-21;pinyin:Yīngjī-èryāo;lit. 'eagle strike 21') is aChinese hypersonicanti-ship ballistic missile.[1][2] The missile is possibly based on an export-oriented ballistic missile produced by China, namedCM-401, but with more advanced features and capabilities.[3] According to a 2023People's Liberation Army Strategic Support Force article, the missile has a cruise speed of Mach 6, and a terminal speed of Mach 10.[4] The missile was revealed by Chinese Navy ahead of its 73rd anniversary, launching from a universal vertical launch system of theType 055 destroyer.[1][5] An export version called YJ-21E was showcased in Airshow China 2022.[6]
