China surprised by the possible supply of the United States to Ukraine "useless" missiles

China is very surprised by the statement of the United States on the possible supply to Ukraine of American anti-ship missiles, "Harpoon", which are already outdated and have no combat value in the confrontation with Russia. This writes Chinese edition (translation of the article submitted ).


The Chinese edition of "the Phoenix" published an article on future US supplies to Ukraine anti-ship missiles "Harpoon". The decision to expand the supply of weapons Ukraine is in Washington, announced early this year against the background of the incident in the Kerch Strait provocations of Ukrainian ships. Now, according to some, the United States promised to supply Kiev anti - "Harpoons".

The decision caused surprise in China, the newspaper writes, since the proposed Ukraine missiles are already outdated. "Harpoon" was adopted by the U.S. Navy in 1977, the missile speed is only Mach 0.75, and the range does not exceed 300 km. On the background of modern air and missile defense, is able to detect and intercept even supersonic missiles obsolete "Harpoons" will not only be discovered in a timely manner, but also give time to their destruction, especially as the guidance system of the missile only.
In the end, "commit" Ukraine American missile for the Russian ships is a small threat, the newspaper writes. Beautiful externally, the rocket is completely useless. So why the USA has transferred them to Ukraine, asks the author a question and then he answers: Therefore the USA is showing its essence. Transmitting Ukraine, these old missiles, the US do it for moral peace of Ukrainians, than for real security. In one motion they sell their old weapons, like help Ukraine and create political pressure on Russia.