Their modified DF-21(SC-19) ASAT missile with TEL
Posted on 06/19/2010 1:46:45 AM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld
China most likely conducted its January 2007 anti-satellite weapon test in the Kuerle region of western Xinjiang province, according to a report by the Kanwa Asian Defense news service.
The service reported June 1 that “reconnaissance satellite intelligence” identified “facilities that have appeared to the South of Kuerle.”
Large phased array radar antenna are located in a desert region to the south of Kuerle. The two phased array radar are similar to the Arrow II ballistic missile interception system designed by Israel, the report said.
Additionally, China’s Second Artillery, which is in charge of all missiles, has a missile test range nearby.
“The size of the antenna shows that they can only be used for the tracking and detection of intermediate range ballistic missiles within the range of 2,500km,” the report said.
The report said China’s missile maker has reported that the anti-satellite missile is the HQ19, a solid-fuel engine with a speed booster that is maneuverable.
The Chinese anti-satellite missile is believed to be a derivative of the DF-21 medium range missile modified to fire a kinetic warhead that can reach orbiting satellites.
The missile test in 2007 was a shock to U.S. military planners because it demonstrated that Beijing could knock out U.S. satellites in a conflict, thus crippling communications and precision guided navigation and weapons targeting.
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Looks like a perfect B2 nighttime mission to magically transform a radar site into a pile of debris.
Or a few cruise missiles.
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