Big worry for US as China releases video of THIS missile for first time, missile is…, its speed, range and power…
New Delhi: China has released rare footage of its mysterious DF-100 supersonic cruise missile for the first time, revealing significant features of this missile. This missile is considered the biggest threat to American warships and military bases. America’s concerns have also increased after the release of this video. According to the South China Morning Post report, this blurry footage is one of the few public demonstrations of the missile since its debut in 2019. Last time, only the launching vehicle of this missile was shown, making it difficult for experts to analyse its features and operational model.
What is the new Chinese missile?
This new Chinese missile is the DF-100, an anti-ship cruise missile. Its video was released by the PLA Rocket Force in 2019 and was later removed. The new video of the DF-100 missile is two minutes long. It was featured in the fifth and final episode of a People’s Liberation Army documentary aired on Tuesday, 12 August. State media, including the China News Service and a social media account affiliated with state news agency Xinhua, later aired a video of the launch of the DF-100 cruise missile, officially confirming the model of the weapon.
According to the report, the documentary was shot during events held to commemorate the 98th anniversary of the PLA. The People’s Liberation Army will also hold a massive parade in Beijing on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II.
When was the DF-100 missile displayed?
The DF-100 was first displayed during the 70th National Anniversary Parade in 2019. However, the parade announcer referred to it as the CJ-100 despite its launch canister being marked “DF-100”. The name DF – or Dong Feng – is commonly used for ballistic missiles, while CJ – or Chang Jian – refers to ground-attack cruise missiles.
What is the range and speed of the DF-100?
The DF-100 missile was also displayed at the 2024 Zhuhai Air Show. At that time, the Chinese military made public the features of this missile for the first time. It was said that the range of the DF-100 missile is 3,000-4,000 km (1,865-2,485 miles). This missile can penetrate strong structures with great accuracy at Mach 4 (about 5000 kmph) cruising speed. China claims that this missile can hit its target about 40 minutes after launching.
Why is America concerned by the DF-100 missile?
The maximum range of the DF-100 is far beyond the borders of mainland China. The range of this missile includes major military headquarters and major logistics centers in Taiwan, Japan and South Korea, as well as US bases in Okinawa and Guam. This poses a threat to America’s key Pacific region and its aircraft carriers and can weaken America’s ability to deploy troops west of the second island chain.
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