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DF-31

DF-31

Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
DF-31
Designation
DF-31
Alternate Designation
CSS-10 East Wind, CSS-10 Mod 1
Equipment Type
Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
Date of Introduction
2006
Description

The Dong Feng 31, also known as DF-31 and CSS-10 East Wind Mod 1 in the West, is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) designed to carry up to three Multiple Independently targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs) armed with a single nuclear warhead each. It is a solid-fueled, three stages, silo-based ballistic missile with a maximum range of 8,000 km. There are no official plans released about the pace and total procurement for the DF-31 ballistic missile, but about 100-200 DF-31s fielded by 2020 seems to be likely. DF-31s and future DF-41s should be the basis of land-based Chinese nuclear strategic forces in the 21st century. The DF-31 long range make possible to hit any target located in Asia and the most part of European territory excepting Spain and limited areas of France, United Kingdom and Italy. The DF-31 is be able to hit targets located in Alaska, Canada and Washington while the rest of US territory will remain safe out of its reach. Initially the DF-31 missile was armed by a single 1 Megaton nuclear warhead but a MIRVed (multiple warheads) version was fielded to counter ABM defenses.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range 8000.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
Status Active
Also Known As CSS-10 East Wind, CSS-10 Mod 1
Origin China
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2006
Total Production 15
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages 3
Number of Warheads 3
Dimensions — Diameter 2 meter
Dimensions — Length 10 meter
Mass — Warhead 700 kilogram
Mass — Weight 20,000 kilogram
Performance — CEP 500 meter
Performance — Max Range 8,000 kilometer
Time — SetUp Time 15 minute
Yield — Yield 1,000 kiloton
Variants
Variant 1 DF-31
Variant 2 DF-31A
Variant 3 DF-31AG
Variant 4 DF-31BJ
Details
Country of Origin China
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10 m
Width
Height
Weight
Operators (1)
China
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