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Japan Unveils Mach 5 Type 25 Hypersonic Missile Capable of Reaching Beijing in 20 Minutes
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News18•06-10-2026, 09:17
Japan Unveils Mach 5 Type 25 Hypersonic Missile Capable of Reaching Beijing in 20 Minutes
- •Japan has showcased its new Type 25 Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile in an operational state, capable of speeds exceeding 6200 kilometers per hour.
- •The hypersonic missile can theoretically reach China's capital, Beijing, in approximately 20 minutes and features a strike range estimated at around 1,000 kilometers.
- •The weapon utilizes a rocket booster to reach high altitudes before separating into a glide vehicle that can alter its flight path to evade air defense systems.
- •Outperforming the BrahMos cruise missile in both speed and range, Japan's Type 25 is designed to defend remote islands and target invading forces safely from a distance.
Key Questions Answered
Japan's Type 25 missile operates at speeds of Mach 5 or higher, translating to more than 6,200 kilometers per hour, and is believed to have a strike range of approximately 1,000 kilometers.
The Type 25 was officially inducted into the Japanese military on March 31, 2026, marking the country's first operational deployment of domestically manufactured stand-off missiles.
A rocket booster first carries the Type 25 to high altitude, after which the glide vehicle separates to travel at extreme speeds. During its final phase, it can alter its flight path to evade interception by standard missile defense systems.
