China’s DF-21D missile is a land-based anti-ship ballistic missile designed to target large military ships, especially aircraft carriers.
This missile has been known as the “aircraft carrier killer” due to its long range, maneuverable warhead during reentry, and the challenge it poses to aircraft carrier defense systems.
However, this title is more indicative of the mission designed for this missile, and successfully targeting a moving aircraft carrier in combat conditions depends on several factors beyond the capabilities of the missile itself.
