JL-2
Missile · China
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Chinese submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile. DF-23, DF-31 were land based versions.
Maximum range: 7,900 km (4,900 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 1. Warhead yield: 250 KT. Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Initial Operational Capability: 1998.
Related
- Family
- ICBM, submarine-launched
- Country
- China
- Launch Sites
- Yellow Sea Launch Area
- Agency
- ARMT
Chronology
4 events
2004 July 1
Launch Site: Yellow Sea Launch Area. Launch Pad: 35.0 N x 125.0 E. Launch Platform: XIA. LV Family: DF-31. Launch Vehicle: JL-2. FAILURE: Failure.2005 June 12
Launch Site: Yellow Sea Launch Area. Launch Pad: 35.0 N x 125.0 E. Launch Platform: XIA. LV Family: DF-31. Launch Vehicle: JL-2.2008 May 29
Launch Site: Yellow Sea Launch Area. Launch Platform: XIA. LV Family: DF-31. Launch Vehicle: JL-2.- Nation: China. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).
2012 August 16
Launch Pad: Xia sub, Bohai. Launch Platform: T094. LV Family: DF-31. Launch Vehicle: JL-2.- RV - . Nation: China. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Test mission..