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15 Chinese DF-21D ASBM launchers with 3 MIRVs and 2 reloads would overwhelm an Arleigh Burke.
China's DF-21D ASBM is an MRBM. The Russians dismantled their SS-20 3-MIRV IRBM under the INF treaty with the United States.
Russian SS-20 MIRVed warhead.
By replacing the 600kg DF-21D warhead with three 200kg MIRV warheads, each DF-21D requires three SM-3 anti-missile missiles.
A Russian TEL requires 20 minutes to reload.
Source: Tochka (SS-21 Scarab) Short-Range Ballistic Missile | Military-Today.com
"The TEL vehicle is supported by a reloading vehicle, based on a similar BAZ-5922 6x6 amphibious wheeled chassis. It carries two reload missiles and is fitted with a crane. The TEL vehicle is reloaded within 20 minutes."
15 Chinese DF-21D ASBMs x 3 MIRVs per ASBM x 3 missiles (which included 2 reloads) = 135 warheads
An Arleigh Burke Flight II only has 96 VLS. Usually there is a 50/50 split between offensive and defensive missiles. Assuming 100% defensive missiles, an Arleigh Burke would be overwhelmed with 135 incoming warheads.
16 Chinese DF-21D ASBM launchers with missiles.
China's DF-21D ASBM is an MRBM. The Russians dismantled their SS-20 3-MIRV IRBM under the INF treaty with the United States.
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Russian SS-20 MIRVed warhead.
By replacing the 600kg DF-21D warhead with three 200kg MIRV warheads, each DF-21D requires three SM-3 anti-missile missiles.
A Russian TEL requires 20 minutes to reload.
Source: Tochka (SS-21 Scarab) Short-Range Ballistic Missile | Military-Today.com
"The TEL vehicle is supported by a reloading vehicle, based on a similar BAZ-5922 6x6 amphibious wheeled chassis. It carries two reload missiles and is fitted with a crane. The TEL vehicle is reloaded within 20 minutes."
15 Chinese DF-21D ASBMs x 3 MIRVs per ASBM x 3 missiles (which included 2 reloads) = 135 warheads
An Arleigh Burke Flight II only has 96 VLS. Usually there is a 50/50 split between offensive and defensive missiles. Assuming 100% defensive missiles, an Arleigh Burke would be overwhelmed with 135 incoming warheads.
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16 Chinese DF-21D ASBM launchers with missiles.
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