The speed of the supersonic missile, which swept through the sky like a storm, was jaw-dropping. They fly faster than the speed of sound, which is more than 1,225 kilometers per hour (about 340 meters and seconds). This kind of speed has surpassed the conventional perception of speed by human beings, and has brought a new shock.
The speed of a hypersonic missile is not fixed, but depends on the design and type of missile. For example, Russia claims that its Kinzhal hypersonic missile can reach speeds of up to Mach 10, or about 12,250 kilometers per hour. What kind of speed is this?It seems that in the blink of an eye, it can cross mountains and rivers, cross national borders, and destroy targets in an instant.
And Chinese hypersonic missiles, such as the DF-17, have similar speed capabilities. The DF-17 is described as a missile capable of gliding at hypersonic speeds in and out of the atmosphere, with extreme speed and a high degree of agility that allows it to evade detection and interception by anti-missile systems during flight. The design of this missile seems to make it a master of dodging and surprise attacks, making it impossible for the enemy to guard against it.
In addition to these two missiles, there are other hypersonic missiles, such as the Russian X-22M cruise missile, which has a range of 400 kilometers and a speed of 3600 kilometers per hour. This missile is mainly used to attack sea, land, mobile and stationary targets. Its speed allows it to hit targets in a fraction of the time and without mishaps, leaving the enemy with no way to dodge.
Thus, the speed of hypersonic missiles can vary greatly depending on the specific missile type and design, but in general, they all have very high speeds, making interception and defense extremely difficult. This kind of speed not only brings a strong deterrent, but also demonstrates China's outstanding achievements in the field of science and technology.