MilitaryDF-41 ICBM (Dongfeng-41)
Missile Systemconfirmed
The DF-41 is China's most advanced ICBM, solid-fueled and road-mobile (also silo-based), with a range of 12,000–14,000 km sufficient to strike any target in the continental United States. Carries 3–10 MIRV warheads. Its road-mobile variant makes it highly survivable against a first strike.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) |
| Introduced | 2020 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 25,000 |
| Range | 14,000 |
History
Multiple test flights from 2012–2019. Publicly revealed at October 2019 National Day Parade. Entered operational service ~2020. China is rapidly expanding DF-41 silo fields in Gansu, Xinjiang, and Inner Mongolia — satellite imagery shows 300+ new silos under construction.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| China | ~24 launchers (estimated) | estimated |
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