China’s ‘carrier killer’ hypersonic anti-ship missile YJ-20 in final testing: video
Chinese military’s recently unveiled longest-range missile appears to be nearing mass production
“Missile hit. Target destroyed,” the crew can be heard saying over the radio, though neither the target nor any details of what it might be are revealed.
The video does not specify the time or location of what it calls the missile finalisation test – the decisive evaluation phase to certify that the design meets all operational requirements. It serves as the official green light for mass production and deployment.
Previous videos released by the PLA Navy have appeared to show the YJ-20. In 2022, footage was released of what appeared to be the same model launching from a Type 055. A similar launch was spotted in a 2024 video. Neither was officially identified.