DF-31 (Dongfeng 31) Chinese Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Dong Feng 21
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Other
Basic Information
Name
DF-31 (Dongfeng 31) Chinese Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Designation
Dong Feng 21
Alternate Designation
Dong Feng 21; DF-31; NATO: CSS-10
Equipment Type
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer
First Academy of the Ministry of Aerospace Industries (now China Aerospace Sciences and Industry Corp., CASIC), Beijing, China (design) Academy of Rocket Motors Technology (ARMT), China
Date of Introduction
2006
Description
The DF-31 (Dong Feng [East Wind]-31 / CSS-10) is a Chinese intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The three-stage, solid-fueled missile has an estimated range of 7,000 – 11,700 km. China first deployed the DF-31 in 2006, and has developed two successive variants: the DF-31A and DF-31AG.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
7000.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Basing
Road-mobile
Range
7,000 – 11,700 km
Payload
1,050 – 1,750 kg
Length
~14 – 15 m
Diameter
2 m
LaunchWeight
42,000 kg
Warhead
Single warhead, 500kg, 200 – 300kt nuclear
Status
Operational
InService
2006
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
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/df-31/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
14 m
Width
2 m
Height
—
Weight
42000 kg
Operators (2)
China
Pakistan
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