The U.S. Navy plans to install its new hypersonic land-attack missiles on the first warship to get the missiles—the stealthy destroyer USS 'Zumwalt'—in 2025.
From left, the Chilean navy frigate CNS 'Almirante Lynch.' the Indian navy guided-missile frigate INS 'Satpura' and the 'Zumwalt'-class destroyer USS 'Michael Monsoor' sail in formation.The U.S. Navy plans to install its new hypersonic land-attack missiles on the first warship to get the missiles—the stealthy destroyer USSZumwalt-class attack submarines—with the Conventional Prompt Strike missile.
The missile’s speed and range make it a key weapon for the Navy as the service prepares for possible war with Chinese forces in the western Pacific Ocean. The CPS munition includes three stages: two rocket boosters and, on top of them, a so-called Common Hypersonic Glide Body. The wedge-shaped CHGB separates from the boosters in mid-flight and, as its name implies, glides at Mach 5 or faster toward its target. The Pentagon is vague about what kind of guidance and payload the glide body includes.
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