2024-02-12 09:09:48
There is no doubt about the strength of the US aircraft carrier battle group, but China also has more than one “aircraft carrier killer”. One of them has a missile that can paralyze a 5,000-ton warship with one launch.
The mainland public account “Air and Space Power” pointed out that from the development history of the Chinese Navy’s surface ships, anti-ship capabilities have always been in an important position. From the beginning, China’s destroyers were built with anti-ship capabilities as the core, and other air defense and anti-submarine capabilities were designed to ensure anti-ship capabilities.
In recent years, the Chinese navy’s operational thinking has changed. Surface ships have begun to pursue balanced development of capabilities. Air defense and anti-submarine capabilities have become increasingly important, but anti-ship capabilities still occupy an important position. With the emergence of large ships such as 052D and 055, China’s anti-ship missiles are constantly being updated with longer and longer ranges, which has also become the confidence for the People’s Liberation Army to defend maritime rights and interests.
Chinese 055 destroyer
According to Ta Kung Pao, some time ago, the People’s Liberation Army conducted an all-element missile sea attack training on a certain coast in eastern Fujian. At that time, several missile launch vehicles from a certain coastal missile regiment of the Navy in the Eastern Theater Command rushed to the position to carry out a series of training courses.
It is worth mentioning that the shore-to-ship missile force is a very special force of the People’s Liberation Army. In recent years, it has been exploring the shore-guided assault group strike mode, which can not only attack ship targets at sea, but also targets on complex islands and reefs.
We can tell a lot from this official notice. First of all, East Fujian refers to the coast of Lintai Island in Fujian Province. The troops of the Eastern Theater Command conduct training here, and the target is obvious.
Secondly, “all elements” refers to a comprehensive drill from determining the strike target to executing the strike mission, as well as various problems and support systems that arise in between. During this process, comprehensive plans are made for various possible emergencies to ensure the achievement of goals.
PLA all-element missile sea attack training
In addition, the target of this missile attack training is sea attack. Experts analyzed that this may not only be aimed at the Taiwan Strait, after all, the maritime strength of both sides is there. This training is also to warn external forces intending to interfere in the situation in the Taiwan Strait, including the US military which has recently deployed three aircraft carrier strike groups in the Asia-Pacific region.
China’s attitude is very clear. The Taiwan issue is China’s internal affairs and does not allow other countries to interfere. The United States wants to “support” Taiwan by deploying aircraft carriers. The People’s Liberation Army uses exercises to let the US military see the strength of the Chinese military and deter the US military.
During the training, the troops in the Eastern Theater Command launched multiple YJ-62 shore-to-ship missiles to accurately strike targets at sea.
The YJ-62 used in the training is one of the main mobile shore-to-ship missiles of our navy. First of all, it is powerful. The YJ-62 has a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 and can hit targets 300 kilometers away. It is mainly used to hit large water targets with certain protection capabilities. One YJ-62 can make a 5,000-ton warship lose its combat effectiveness. It is precisely because of this that the YJ-62 is also known as the “aircraft carrier killer” and can be said to support half of China’s coastal defense.
Secondly, the “mind” is smarter. The YJ-62 is large in size and has enough space inside to equip electronic equipment. It can blindly shoot to a general area without precise target information, and then use an active radar seeker to determine the target and launch an attack. The YJ-62 is also equipped with an advanced data link, which can correct the route multiple times during flight to improve strike accuracy.
052C destroyer YJ-62 launch tube
In addition, the long range of the YJ-62 is conducive to extending the coastal defense circle. Once a war begins, if the enemy cannot suppress the YJ-62, then surface ships will not be able to approach our country’s coastal areas, and amphibious landing warfare will be a no-brainer. Therefore, the emergence of the YJ-62 can limit the actions of enemy surface ships, thereby facilitating the People’s Liberation Army to attack enemy targets.
Precisely because of its powerful performance, testing and improving the strength of the YJ-62 has always been one of the key subjects in the PLA exercises.
The Eagle Strike-62 is powerful, but it also needs a “partner” to have a larger attack range and strike power. Speaking of which, we have to mention the YJ-12B. The maximum flight speed of this missile exceeds Mach 3. It flies at supersonic speeds throughout the entire process. It carries a warhead of about 300 kilograms. Due to the fast speed and large kinetic energy of the missile, One shot can paralyze a 10,000-ton surface ship.
Some experts have analyzed that by deploying the YJ-62 and YJ-12B in the coastal areas of Fujian, the blockade of the Taiwan Strait can be achieved, especially the two ports in the south and north of Taiwan, which are within the firepower range of these two missiles. Once it is blocked, Taiwan will lose its most important base for receiving foreign aid. How long can Taiwan survive on its own?
It is worth mentioning that the mixed formation of these two missiles is naturally justified. The YJ-12B flies fast and can quickly reach the target area to strike the target. After the rear troops receive the target information, they can organize a large-scale offensive.
The YJ-62 flies relatively slowly, but has good concealment and can be used to attack key enemy equipment, such as early warning aircraft. This will further reduce the opponent’s ability to detect and intercept targets. The cooperation of these two missiles , can drain the firepower from the bottom and make it difficult for the opponent to organize an effective defense.
YJ-12 missile
In addition, there is the YJ-18B shore-to-ship missile, with a range of 600 kilometers. It forms an echelon match with the YJ-12B and YJ-62, completely leaving enemy targets with nowhere to escape and surface ships unable to go any further.
In the future, the People’s Liberation Army’s shore-to-ship missile force will further develop, equipped with missiles with more advanced performance, and the strike range will be wider. By then, the firepower may be expanded to the first island chain. By then, the missile’s strike targets will also be more diversified. Not only can It can attack surface targets and even land targets, eventually becoming a sharp sword in the hands of the People’s Liberation Army.
Zhi Ge Tang
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What’s the significance of the People’s Liberation Army’s “official announcement” of patrol news on New Year’s Eve? Some experts analyzed several reasons. One of them is to warn individual countries not to use holidays to stir up trouble, because “everything is under control.”
Screenshot of the Southern War Zone public account.
The People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theater Command announced on the evening of the 9th that the Southern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to conduct routine patrols in the South China Sea that day. Troops in the theater remain on high alert at all times and resolutely defend national sovereignty, security and maritime rights and interests.
Information pictures of the Southern War Zone
The announcement of this news coincided with the reunion of tens of thousands of families on New Year’s Eve, and immediately triggered a heated discussion among netizens: “In the new year, if one family is not reunited and thousands of families are reunited, you have worked hard at your posts.” “With the people’s soldiers here, Only then can we enjoy the holidays with peace of mind!”
In an interview with the Global Times on the evening of the 9th, military expert Zhang Junshe said that the Southern Theater Command released news on the military operation on New Year’s Eve that day. On the one hand, it shows that the People’s Liberation Army is always ready to defend national sovereignty and security, and the people of the country should rest assured; on the other hand, On the other hand, it also issued a warning to individual countries that attempt to have evil intentions during the Spring Festival, a traditional festival of the Chinese people, that is, the People’s Liberation Army will not relax its alert at any time, and will closely monitor any dynamic situation that occurs in the sea and airspace facing us and respond at any time.
The military expert said that in fact, during holidays, especially when people across the country are celebrating holidays, the People’s Liberation Army will not relax at all, and will especially strengthen its combat readiness. “There are many lessons learned in the history of other countries. For example, Japan chose Sunday to attack the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor on Sunday, and it was a great success. Currently, some countries will carefully choose to go to China’s sea and airspace on weekends or holidays to stir up trouble. The People’s Liberation Army has become accustomed to it. No wonder. Because of this, every holiday, our officers and soldiers will be more vigilant and strengthen their combat readiness. No matter who it is, don’t expect to use the holidays to stir up trouble. Everything is under control.”
During the Spring Festival of 2019, the USS Spruance (DDG-111) (top) and the USS Preble (DDG-88) (bottom) broke into 12 nautical miles of China’s Nansha Islands.Data pictures
During the Spring Festival in 2019, two U.S. warships trespassed within 12 nautical miles of Mischief Reef in Nansha Islands. In response, the spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense once responded that warships from some countries like to make some small moves around China on festive days. The 70-year glorious history of New China shows that no small moves can affect the great development of China and the Chinese military. China The military will, as always, resolutely fulfill its missions and tasks, resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and development interests, and resolutely maintain regional and world peace and stability.
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