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Chinese cruise and anti-ship missiles
- Thread starter crobato
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Quick question: Is the DF-100 supersonic cruise missile only meant for anti-ship role, or can it be configured for land-attack role too?
Brewing some interesting ideas...
Brewing some interesting ideas...
supercat
Major
Yes, large surface vessels, communication centers, and command posts are mentioned in the target list.
FriedRiceNSpice
Captain
Jeff Head predicted this development two decades ago.
so little info on DF-100, is there a shipborne and airborne version of it?
The latest JASSM (called JASSMB-2, I think) has a 1,900 km range while carrying a 910kg warhead (more capable than a Tomahawk, while still cheaper). I wonder if any of these weapons from China could potentially surpass that.The UAV maker Tengden/Tengoen unveiled the TS20 cruise missile at the Zhuhai Airshow. It's powered by a turbojet.
The navalists at CDR Salamander provide their perspective on China's regional missile threat
They are also quite bitter about the lack of funding (future) for the USN shipbuilding, recruitment and sustainment.
Apologies if I posted in the wrong thread. Still learning.
They are also quite bitter about the lack of funding (future) for the USN shipbuilding, recruitment and sustainment.
Apologies if I posted in the wrong thread. Still learning.
Political statement...