DF-26C
DF-26C
Anti-Ship Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
DF-26C
Designation
DF-26C
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Anti-Ship Missiles
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2028
Description
The DF-26C is an advanced hypersonic anti-ship cruise missile designed to destroy large ships at distances of up to 4,500 kilometers. The missile can fly at speeds of Mach 15 at altitudes between 70 and 350 kilometers while the approach speed to the target is 7.5 Mach. The navigation system combines inertial and satellite positioning system along celestial (astro) navigation sensors while it is unknown of some radar-based terminal guidance. The DF-26C missile warhead of 1,800 kilograms allows for the destruction of large ships such as aircraft carriers. China first tested the DF-26C missile in December 2024.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
18522.0 km/h
Range
4500.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Anti-Ship Missiles
Status
Under Development
Origin
China
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2028
First Flight
December 26, 2024
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages
2
Mass — Warhead
1,800 kilogram
Performance — Max Cruising Flight Altitude
350 kilometer
Performance — Max Range
4,500 kilometer
Performance — Min Cruising Flight Altitude
70 kilometer
Speed — Top Speed
15 mach
Speed — Vertical Dive Speed
7.5 mach
Variants
Variant 1
DF-26
Variant 2
DF-26D
Variant 3
DF-26C
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Anti-Ship Missiles
Air > Anti-Ship Missiles
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002945
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Related Equipment (1)
Operators (1)
China
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