The "Carrier Killer" Unleashed: Why China’s YJ-20 Hypersonic Missile is a Game Changer?

The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has reached a major milestone in naval warfare with the first official public release of a live YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile firing. Captured during a "finalization test" aboard the 10,000-ton Type 055 destroyer Wuxi, the footage shows a cold-launch sequence from the ship's aft VLS cells, followed by a high-speed ascent and a successful target strike. Military experts, including Zhang Junshe, highlight the YJ-20’s bicone glide vehicle design, which allows it to maintain maneuverability while exceeding Mach 5. With its ability to strike from a near-vertical angle at extreme speeds, this "carrier killer" is designed to bypass modern missile defenses and extend China’s defensive depth deep into the Pacific. We break down the technical specs of the YJ-20, its debut at the September 3 military parade, and what the integration of this hypersonic capability onto the Type 055 class means for global maritime security. WhatsApp Channel Link https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaGAHvG6mYPRRde66G14 Alien Machine YF-23 https://youtu.be/pv9LqYqvT5E Thank you for visiting UFK https://twitter.com/ChannelUfk https://www.facebook.com/DEFCON321/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ufkchannel Instagram: ufkchannel For business enquiries: [email protected]