Chinese admiral warns Beijing missiles could sink U.S. aircraft carriers

The video discusses the Dongfeng 21D and Dongfeng 26 missiles, known as 'aircraft carrier killers.' The Dongfeng 21D is a ballistic missile with a range of 800 nautical miles and a speed of Mach 10, designed to target aircraft carriers. The Dongfeng 26, a more advanced missile, has a range of 2200 nautical miles and is equipped with a hypersonic glide vehicle, allowing it to maneuver and evade detection. This missile can penetrate advanced air defense systems and has a greater range than U.S. Navy fighters, posing a strategic challenge to carrier strike groups.

What are the primary characteristics of the Dongfeng 21D missile?

How does the Dongfeng 26 missile differ from the Dongfeng 21D in terms of range?

What capabilities does the hypersonic glide vehicle provide to the Dongfeng 26 missile?

In what way does the DF-20 missile enhance its ability to penetrate air defense systems?

What implications does the range of the Dongfeng missiles have for carrier strike groups?