MISSILES

Offense platform · China

DF-21D

Model: DF-21

The DF-21D is a Chinese anti-ship ballistic missile designed to strike high-value naval targets like aircraft carriers. Current stock: Approximately 200 units. Production: High complexity due to precision-guidance systems. Historical Usage: Primarily deployed for strategic deterrence in the South China Sea. Countermeasures: Aegis-equipped naval ships with SM-3 interceptors are the best defense.

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DF-21D launcher
DF-21D launcher · Image source · IceUnshattered · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and JPEG-optimized; no crop.

Configured simulation parameters

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Munition
DF-21D
Ammunition type
missile
Target class
ballistic missile
Range
1,450,000 m
Speed
3,500 m/s
Mass
14,700 kg
Unit cost
1,000,000 USD

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