JL-1
JL-1
Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Basic Information
Name
JL-1
Designation
JL-1
Alternate Designation
CSS-N-3 Giant Wave, JL-1A (improved version), Julang I
Equipment Type
Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1988
Description
Julang I, also known as JL-1 or CSS-N-3, is a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) developed by China along with DF-21 IRBM. It is a based on a two-stage solid propellant missile design. Xia ballistic submarine carries 12 JL-1 missiles each armed with a 300-kiloton nuclear warhead. Julang I is planned to be replaced by more capable Julang 2 before 2010. The Julang-1A (JL-1A) is an improved version provided with a maximum range of 2,500 kilometers. This missile replaced JL-1 onboard Type 092/Xia submarine in the late 1990s.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
1800.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Status
Active
Also Known As
CSS-N-3 Giant Wave, JL-1A (improved version), Julang I
Origin
China
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1988
Total Production
12
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages
2
Number of Warheads
1
Dimensions — Diameter
1,400 millimeter
Dimensions — Length
11 meter
Mass — Warhead
600 kilogram
Mass — Weight
15,000 kilogram
Performance — CEP
600 meter
Performance — Max Range
1,800 kilometer
Yield — Yield
300 kiloton
Details
Country of Origin
China
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000858
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
11 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
China
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