What is DF-21D? China’s “aircraft carrier killer” anti-ship ballistic missile
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| DF-21D | China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation — 🇨🇳 | ≈1,500 km | Aircraft Carrier |
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“Carrier Killer” is also a form of political psychological weapon. China uses the DF-21D as a deterrent against Taiwan and the Pacific; its technical effectiveness has not yet been verified in real combat. However, the mere existence of this weapon has already influenced U.S. maritime strategy — in this regard, its success is indisputable.
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