DF-61 Chinese Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
DF-61
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
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Basic Information
Name
DF-61 Chinese Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Designation
DF-61
Alternate Designation
DF-61
Equipment Type
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer
CASC
Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The DF-61 Chinese Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) is part of China's broader effort to modernize and diversify its nuclear arsenal, providing Beijing with a more robust second-strike capability and a wider array of options across the nuclear escalation ladder.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
18000.0 km
System
Alternate Designation
DF-61
Type
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
Transporter-Erector-Launcher (TEL)
The DF-61 is road-mobile and launched from a large transporter-erector-launcher (TEL) platform with 16 wheels.
Propulsion
The DF-61 utilizes solid-fuel propulsion, offering significant advantages over liquid-fueled systems, such as shorter launch preparation times, greater survivability, and enhanced mobility.
Warhead
The DF-61, due to its size, is expected to carry up to 12 nuclear warheads, likely configured as multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs). This capability enables the DF-61 to strike multiple targets across long distances, which enhances its deterrence value and strategic flexibility.
Maximum Range
The range of the DF-61 is estimated to be about 18,000 km, which would make it one of the longest-range ICBMs in the world, capable of striking targets in the continental United States of America.
Dimensions
Length
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Diameter
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Weight
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Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) (More than 5,500 km)
Air > Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) (More than 5,500 km)
Filter Label
D
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
China
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