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China's YJ-20 hypersonic missile enters mass production, threatening US carriers

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China has entered mass production of its YJ-20 sea-based hypersonic anti-ship missile, a weapon designed to strike enemy surface combatants. The missile, also known as Eagle Strike-20, utilizes a boost-glide flight path and is highly maneuverable. With an estimated range of 1,000 to 1,500 km, the YJ-20 is believed capable of sinking large vessels, including aircraft carriers, with a single strike. AI

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China's YJ-20 hypersonic missile enters mass production, threatening US carriers

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Liu Zhen ·

    Does China’s YJ-20 hypersonic sea-based missile give Beijing an edge over US carriers?

    The YJ-20 is China’s first sea-based hypersonic anti-ship missile to have entered mass production, giving the People’s Liberation Army a decisive strike advantage over all rival surface combatants worldwide. The YJ-20, with its remarkable range, hypersonic speed and near-invulner…

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