At the military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese people's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the "Jinglei-1" air-launched long-range missile made its public debut as the vanguard of the nuclear missile formation. This is the first time this missile has been publicly revealed. The missile is an air-launched strategic missile that is launched from the H-6N bomber, with a range exceeding 5,000 kilometers, and its speed during the final stage of penetration can reach over 10 Maches. This fully demonstrates that our country's air-based nuclear strike capability has made a significant and leapfrog advancement.

The "three-in-one" nuclear strike capability refers to a country's simultaneous possession of three types of nuclear weapons: land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and strategic bombers. This means that even if a country suffers a first nuclear attack, it can still retaliate using at least one method of nuclear counterattack, thereby creating a strong deterrent effect.

Previously, only the United States and Russia had a complete "three-in-one" nuclear strike capability across land, sea, and air. Previously, China's air-based nuclear strike capability was not very strong, mainly relying on the H-6 series bombers. Moreover, for a long period, the H-6 series bombers did not bear the responsibility of nuclear retaliation.

But with the appearance of "Jinglei-1," this situation has completely changed. Alongside the "Juliang-3" (sea-based), "Dongfeng-61" (land-based), "Dongfeng-31" (new land-based), and "Dongfeng-5C" (land-based) that were also reviewed, China publicly demonstrated a complete and advanced "three-in-one" strategic nuclear strike system covering land, sea, and air.

The Jinglei-1 missile uses a two-stage solid-fuel rocket engine, and its size is similar to that of the Dongfeng-21 missile. Foreign media, according to the standard for strategic missiles, speculate that its range could exceed 5,000 kilometers. It is equipped with a double-cone-shaped hypersonic maneuverable re-entry vehicle, which can flexibly change its flight trajectory when re-entering the atmosphere. Moreover, its speed upon re-entry into the atmosphere can exceed ten times the speed of sound, making its ability to break through defenses particularly strong.

This ability to fly at high speeds and change its trajectory makes it difficult for existing anti-missile systems to intercept it. The appearance of "Jinglei-1" indicates that China has made significant progress in hypersonic weapons.

Jinglei-1 is carried by the H-6N bomber. The most prominent feature of the H-6N is a long refueling tube on the nose. This design means it is no longer a "short-legged" bomber. Through aerial refueling, its range can easily exceed 10,000 kilometers, making strategic raids possible.

The bomb bay of the H-6N has also been modified, with an inward structure that allows it to carry large weapons. Not only can it drop iron bombs, but it can also launch hypersonic missiles.

After refueling, the H-6N bomber has an operational radius of about 4,000 kilometers. When carrying a Jinglei-1 air-launched hypersonic missile with a range of over 5,000 kilometers, its strike radius can reach up to 9,000 or even 10,000 kilometers.

This strike range can cover the line from Siberia, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific, and Australia, and it is especially remarkable because it can include both the second and third island chains used by the United States to encircle China within the attack range. Key military bases in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, such as Hawaii, Guam, and Diego Garcia, are all within its striking range.

Once the Jinglei-1 is deployed to the troops, it will fill the last missing piece of China's "three-in-one" nuclear force. The air-based nuclear strike capability is no longer dependent on old models, but rather can respond in real-time and be flexibly deployed.

The advantage of strategic bombers lies in their flexibility and the possibility of recalling them. Imagine, once a missile is launched, it cannot be recalled, but a strategic bomber is different. During a mission, if circumstances change, it can be called back. This provides more room for decision-making and offers more strategic options.

There is a saying, "Fear not the 'Six Uncle' filled with bombs, but fear the 'Six Uncle' with just one." The ability of strategic bombers enhances the persuasiveness of China's nuclear deterrence, making it more convincing.

The emergence of Jinglei-1 not only reshapes the regional strategic balance but also places China in a more favorable position in the global strategic landscape. In the future, with the advent of the next generation of stealth strategic bombers, China's air-based nuclear strike capability will be further enhanced, providing a more solid guarantee for maintaining national sovereignty and territorial integrity.



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