Specification and Performance of the Dongfeng DF-21D, a Chinese anti-ship ballistic missile aimed at the U.S

 The DF-21D, also known as the Dong-Feng 21D, is a medium-range ballistic missile developed by China. It is considered to be one of the most advanced anti-ship missiles in the world, and has the ability to target aircraft carriers and other high-value naval targets. The missile was developed as part of China's overall modernization of its military capabilities, and is seen as a key component of its strategy to deny access to its coastal waters. History:The development of the DF-21D can be traced back to the 1980s, when China first began to develop a new generation of ballistic missiles. In the early years, the focus was on improving the accuracy and range of China's existing missiles, such as the DF-3 and DF-4. However, in the 1990s, China shifted its focus to developing new types of missiles that could penetrate advanced anti-missile defenses. The DF-21D was first publicly revealed in 2010, during a military parade in Beijing. Since then, it has been the subject of much specul...