Precision strike role seen for superfast hypersonic glider

China's hypersonic glider will probably be used to infiltrate enemies' missile defenses and conduct precision strikes against inland targets, according to a defense industry magazine.

The glider is widely known by foreign observers as the Wu-14 or DF-ZF.

In the latest issue of Modern Ships, a cover story discusses the design, technological level, operational restrictions and development difficulties of the next-generation strike platform. The story is titled "China's Wu-14 will not be a carrier killer, it has another important mission".