MilitaryDF-31 (silo)
Missile Systemconfirmed
The DF-31 is a Chinese road-mobile, three-stage, solid-propellant intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). While primarily road-mobile, variants like the DF-31A and DF-31AG can also be deployed from silos, offering enhanced survivability and readiness.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) |
| Introduced | 2006 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 25,000 km/h |
| Range | 11,200 km |
| Weight | 42 t |
History
Developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, the silo-based variant of the DF-31 entered service around 2006, enhancing China's strategic nuclear deterrent.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| China | 6 | confirmed |
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