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Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile

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The Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile is a Japanese hypersonic glide vehicle intended as a hypersonic weapon and considered Japan's first de facto ballistic missile, officially described as an island-defense weapon though also seen as capable of striking enemy bases. In 2026 its Block 1 variant, with a range of several hundred kilometres, was designated the Type 25 and deployed for the first time, while a longer-range Block 2 variant of 2,000 kilometres is scheduled for the 2030s. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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Weapon Class
guided missile 1
Introduced Year
2026 1
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Guided Missile 1
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Manufactured By

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

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Source Wikidata: Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile
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1. Wikipedia: Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile
  • Lead section
    The Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) (島嶼防衛用高速滑空弾, Tōsyobōeiyō-kōsoku-kakkūdan) is a Japanese hypersonic glide vehicle being intended to be used as a hypersonic weapon.
  • Article text
    In 2026, the Block 1 variant, with a range of several hundred kilometers, was designated the Type 25 HVGP and deployed for the first time, while the Block 2 variant, with a range of 2,000 kilometers, is scheduled to begin deployment in the 2030s.
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Wikidata: Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile
Wikidata Q115734744, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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