DF-26 (Dongfeng 26) Chinese Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
DF-26
Intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM)
Other
Basic Information
Name
DF-26 (Dongfeng 26) Chinese Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
Designation
DF-26
Alternate Designation
DF-26; Dong Feng 26
Equipment Type
Intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM)
Manufacturer
CASC
Date of Introduction
2016
Description
The DF-26 (Dong Feng-26) is a Chinese intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). With its range of 4,000 km, it is China’s first conventionally-armed ballistic missile capable of striking Guam.1 The missile—China’s first nuclear-armed system “that can conduct precision strikes”—can be armed with a conventional or nuclear warhead.2 An antiship variant, the DF-26B, was tested in 2020.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
4000.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM)
Basing
Road-mobile
Range
4,000 km
Payload
1,200 – 1,800 kg
Length
14 m
Diameter
1.4 m
LaunchWeight
20,000 kg
Warhead
Nuclear, conventional
Status
Operational
InService
2016
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles (IRBM) (3,001 km - 5,500 km)
Air > Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles (IRBM) (3,001 km - 5,500 km)
Filter Label
D
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/dong-feng-26-df-26/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
14 m
Width
1.4 m
Height
—
Weight
20000 kg
Operators (2)
China
Pakistan
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