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"Aircraft Carrier Killer"
China retests its scary DF-26 missile
By: Gabriela Ramos
On: 6/30/2021
DF-26
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The DF-26 ballistic missiles, nicknamed “aircraft carrier killers”, were tested by the Rocket Force of the People's Liberation Army of China. The DF-26 has a range of 4,000 kilometers and can act against land and naval targets, and can also be used in nuclear attacks.
According to the South China Morning Post, the missile tests were aimed at improving its attack performance, as well as the rapid transfer of missiles between different locations. The date the training took place was not disclosed, but the test is believed to have been recent, overnight, and with the participation of a drone.
The test also included simulations of real attack with missile launches. In addition, the brigade's ability to respond quickly was also tested. The brigade had to transfer the missiles from one location to another and carry out the preparation of the projectiles.
Check out screenshots from the test at the link below.
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