MilitaryDF-31A(G)
Missile Systemconfirmed
The DF-31A is a Chinese road-mobile, three-stage, solid-propellant intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It is designed to carry a single nuclear warhead or multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs), providing a significant deterrent capability.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) |
| Introduced | 2007 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 25,000 km/h |
| Range | 11,500 km |
| Weight | 42 t |
History
Developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, this variant was first noted around 2007, indicating continuous modernization of China's ICBM arsenal.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| China | 56 | confirmed |
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