CJ-1000 Missile Latest News
China recently showcased the CJ-1000, a land-based scramjet-powered hypersonic missile, during a military parade in Beijing.
About CJ-1000 Missile
- It is a road-mobile hypersonic cruise missile developed by China.
- It is the world’s first and so far only operational land-based scramjet-powered hypersonic missile.
- CJ-1000 is mounted on a highly mobile 10-wheel diesel-electric hybrid transporter-erector-launcher.
- It is estimated to have a range of at least 2,500 km.
- Scramjet-powered missiles represent a more advanced but technically demanding path than hypersonic glide vehicles, such as China’s DF-17 and Russia’s Avangard.
Why Are Scramjet Missiles More Dangerous Than Glide Vehicles?
- Scramjet missiles have a cruise altitude of 20 km to 30 km, which is much lower than that of glide vehicles. Glide vehicles typically fly at an altitude of approximately 60 km to 80 km.
- For enemy air defence radar systems, the lower a missile flies, the more difficult it is to detect and respond to.
- Furthermore, the scramjet engine operates throughout the cruise and terminal phases, providing greater manoeuvrability and accuracy against targets.
- Glide vehicles, in contrast, rely largely on inertia during the final approach.
Source: WION
Last updated on February, 2026
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