Friday, February 11, 2011

Dongfeng-41 (DF-41), Chinese Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

The Dongfeng-41 (DF-41) ("East Wind" 41), is a Chinese nuclear solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile currently under service with the Second Artillery Corps.

It has an estimated operational range of 15,000 km, is capable of MIRV delivery (up to 12), and can cover any position on the planet. The project started in the 1980s, and is now quite likely coupled with the JL-2 program.

Military experts had expected that it could be unveiled at the 2009 National Parade. However, rehearsals of the military parade so far have not featured this missile. It is anticipated that the DF-41 will be delivered to the Second Artillery around the year 2010.
DF-41
Type ICBM
Service history
In service present
Used by People's Republic of China
Production history
Manufacturer China Academy of Launch Vehicle
Specifications
Diameter 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in)

Warhead nuclear 12 MIRVs

Engine Three-stage solid propellant
Operational
range
~15,000 kms (~9,320 miles)
Guidance
system
Inertial with COMPASS
Launch
platform
Silo, road-mobile TEL

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