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| The '''DF-41''' (东风-41, abbr. for the '''Dongfeng-41''', ''Dongfeng'' literally means ''East Wind'' in ]), is a type of solid-fueled ] currently under development by the ].<ref></ref> | The '''DF-41''' (东风-41, abbr. for the '''Dongfeng-41''', ''Dongfeng'' literally means ''East Wind'' in ]), is a type of solid-fueled ] currently under development by the ].<ref></ref> | ||
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It has an estimated operational range of 15,000 km, is capable of ] delivery (up to 12), and can cover any position on the planet. The project started in the 1980s, and is now quite likely coupled with the ] program. | ||
| Military experts had expected that it could be unveiled at the 2009 National Parade.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-09/02/content_11982723.htm |title=Five types of missiles to debut on National Day_English_Xinhua |publisher=News.xinhuanet.com |date=2009-09-02 |accessdate=2010-03-21}}</ref> However, rehearsals of the military parade so far have not featured this missile. It is anticipated that the DF-41 will be delivered to the Second Artillery around the year 2010.<ref>{{cite web|author=John Pike |url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/china/df-41.htm |title=DF-41 - China Nuclear Forces |publisher=Globalsecurity.org |date= |accessdate=2010-03-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Strategic-Weapon-Systems/DF-41-CSS-X10-China.html |title=DF-41 (CSS-X-10) (China) - Jane's Strategic Weapon Systems |publisher=Janes.com |date=2009-07-02 |accessdate=2010-03-21}}</ref> | Military experts had expected that it could be unveiled at the 2009 National Parade.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-09/02/content_11982723.htm |title=Five types of missiles to debut on National Day_English_Xinhua |publisher=News.xinhuanet.com |date=2009-09-02 |accessdate=2010-03-21}}</ref> However, rehearsals of the military parade so far have not featured this missile. It is anticipated that the DF-41 will be delivered to the Second Artillery around the year 2010.<ref>{{cite web|author=John Pike |url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/china/df-41.htm |title=DF-41 - China Nuclear Forces |publisher=Globalsecurity.org |date= |accessdate=2010-03-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Strategic-Weapon-Systems/DF-41-CSS-X10-China.html |title=DF-41 (CSS-X-10) (China) - Jane's Strategic Weapon Systems |publisher=Janes.com |date=2009-07-02 |accessdate=2010-03-21}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 00:43, 1 May 2010
The DF-41 (东风-41, abbr. for the Dongfeng-41, Dongfeng literally means East Wind in Chinese), is a type of solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile currently under development by the People's Republic of China.
It has an estimated operational range of 15,000 km, is capable of MIRV delivery (up to 12), and can cover any position on the planet. The project started in the 1980s, and is now quite likely coupled with the JL-2 program.
Military experts had expected that it could be unveiled at the 2009 National Parade. However, rehearsals of the military parade so far have not featured this missile. It is anticipated that the DF-41 will be delivered to the Second Artillery around the year 2010.
References
- Globe Review: 中国DF-41洲际弹道导弹 (China's DF-41 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile )
- "Five types of missiles to debut on National Day_English_Xinhua". News.xinhuanet.com. 2009-09-02. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- John Pike. "DF-41 - China Nuclear Forces". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- "DF-41 (CSS-X-10) (China) - Jane's Strategic Weapon Systems". Janes.com. 2009-07-02. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
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