China Releases Fresh Footage of DF-17 Hypersonic Missile Launch Vehicles on PLA Anniversary
State television showed at least six DF-17 launchers in formation, underscoring China’s effort to display mass deployment and combat readiness.
- As the People's Liberation Army marked its 99th anniversary, China released state television footage showing at least six DF-17 hypersonic missile launch vehicles driving in orderly formation.
- The DF-17 is China's first operational hypersonic glide weapon, mass-deployed and on combat duty; military expert Zhang Junshe noted its unpredictable trajectory makes interception difficult for conventional air-defence systems.
- State media showed the YJ-20 anti-ship missile launching from a destroyer for the first time on July 29, demonstrating a 1,500 km range and ability to target moving vessels.
- Taiwan, Japan, the United States, and the Philippines have deployed significant anti-ship missiles along the First Island Chain, effectively blocking Chinese transit exits, according to analyst Su Tzu-yun.
- Military analyst Mark Cao states the U.S. Conventional Prompt Strike system exceeds Mach 5 with ranges up to 2,200 miles, surpassing China's YJ-20 in technological sophistication and capability.
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China's 1,500-mile hypersonic glide vehicle could soon be launch-ready
A new documentary recently showcased on China’s state television has suggested that the world’s first operational hypersonic glide weapon could be ready for launch, according to a report.Called the DF-17, the weapon system was possibly showcased on the state television documentary that aimed to mark 99th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).The DF-17 combines a ballistic missile with a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV). After launch, t…
For the first time, China has publicly displayed several DF-17 hypersonic missile launchers. Defense experts are interpreting this as a sign of the missile's full combat readiness. Learn why the DF-17 is considered one of the most advanced weapons.
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Chinese state media has featured footage of the country’s latest hypersonic anti-ship missile launched from a smaller destroyer, which it has said is “changing the rules in the western Pacific.” In a trailer aired on July 29 for a military documentary, China’s state-run CCTV’s military Channel showed the launch of its YJ-20 from a Type 052D destroyer for the first time, boosting the Chinese military’s anti-ship capabilities, according to state m…
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Times of IndiaChina releases fresh footage of DF-17 hypersonic missile launch vehicles on PLA anniversary
China has unveiled footage showcasing its DF-17 hypersonic missile launch vehicles, marking a significant advancement in its missile arsenal. The DF-17, known for its incredible speed, poses a serious challenge to advanced air defense systems, making it an effective weapon on the battlefield. Currently deployed in combat, its erratic flight trajectory complicates interception by traditional defense methods.
China unveils six DF-17 hypersonic missile launchers in PLA anniversary footage
China's state television has aired fresh footage showing multiple DF-17 hypersonic missile launch vehicles. The display underlines Beijing's focus on an operational weapon designed to evade advanced air defences.
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