According to U.S. media reports, China has successfully tested the DF-26D missile again recently. This missile, known as the "Guam Killer," has increased its range to 5,000 kilometers.

Recently, a suspected missile launch trace was found in northern China, which has attracted attention and praise. The U.S. website "Army Recognition" reported and analyzed that it might be a test of the DF-26D missile. This "Guam Killer" missile has been further upgraded, capable of carrying hypersonic warheads, able to strike both land and sea targets, with a range of 5,000 kilometers.

The traces left at the scene have high analytical value. The secondary boost acceleration characteristics presented are traces left after solid-fuel rocket combustion; the tail trace does not disperse, which is highly consistent with the gliding characteristics of hypersonic weapons. Although there is currently no conclusive evidence to indicate that this is the DF-26D, it can be determined that this is a medium-range hypersonic missile. Considering that the United States has not yet mastered this technology, this discovery undoubtedly confirms that our country is leading in this field.

The operational radius of an American aircraft carrier is usually around 600 km. Assuming the F18 fighter jet has a 1,200 km operational radius, with long-range ground attack weapons, it can attack targets up to 3,000 km away, but this is only the maximum capability. When the Chinese navy fleet moves forward into the western Pacific, its maximum attack distance will be greatly compressed, even unable to conduct long-range attacks.

U.S. media believe that the DF-26D has a range of 5,000 km, and U.S. carrier-based aircraft cannot attack targets 5,000 km away. The B2 stealth bomber cannot take off from the aircraft carrier, so the U.S. Navy lacks this capability. The DF-26D has rendered the U.S. ability to strike the edge of mainland China ineffective. It can strike both land and sea, and is known as the "Guam Killer" upgraded once again.

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