China showed a more powerful analogue of the Russian hypersonic missile

Photos of a Chinese H-6N bomber armed with a new ballistic missile have appeared on the network.Her

is called a more powerful analogue of the Russian hypersonic missile "Dagger".

According to the publication "Military Review", the newThe Chinese air-launched anti-ship missile is a modification of the ground-based anti-ship missile DF-21D of the Dongfeng-21 family. The estimated flight range of the new product is more than 2,500 kilometers. Moreover, the missile is larger than the Russian Kinzhal.

It is believed that the Chinese novelty was deployed precisely after the appearance of the Dagger. The latter is intended for installation on high-speed interceptors MiG-31K and missile carriers Tu-22M3.

Experts say the new missile will allow Chinacontrol the western Pacific. Thanks to the ammunition, the Chinese will be able to keep the ships of the US Naval Forces (Navy) at a distance from bombers.