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Missile ForcesChina

YJ-20 (Eagle Strike-20)

Hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missileFielded 2025Pending verification
Missile ForcesCHN
Missile length 9 m
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System
TypeHypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile
Date of introduction2025
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerChina Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC)Med[1]
GuidanceReporting suggests YJ‑20 uses satellite navigation and mid‑course updates during most of its flight, then transitions to an active radar and/or infrared seeker for terminal homing against moving…Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length9 m30 ftMed[1]
Diameter0.85 m3 ftMed[1]
Flight performance
SpeedMach 6Med[1]
Payload and range
Maximum range1,000–1,500 km621–932 mi · 540–810 nmiOpen‑source assessments generally place YJ‑20’s range around 1,000–1,500 km (roughly 620–930 miles), with some commentary suggesting up to aMed[1]
Summary

The YJ-20 (Eagle Strike‑20) Chinese Hypersonic Anti‑Ship Ballistic Missile is designed to strike large surface warships at long range using a highly maneuverable re‑entry/boost‑glide trajectory.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. YJ-20 (Eagle Strike‑20) Chinese Hypersonic Anti‑Ship Ballistic Missile, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-08-03 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
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  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import