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DF-41

China

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KT-2 & KT-2A
KT-2 & KT-2A

Chinese solid propellant, mobile ICBM. The DF-41 was a longer-range version of the DF-31.

Maximum range: 12,900 km (8,000 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 1. Warhead yield: 250 KT. Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Initial Operational Capability: 2005.

Family
ICBM
Country
China

Chronology

2 events

2014 December 13

Launch Site: Taiyuan. LV Family: DF-31. Launch Vehicle: DF-41.
  • RVs ? - . Nation: China. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Test flight..

2016 April 12

Launch Site: Taiyuan. LV Family: DF-31. Launch Vehicle: DF-41.
  • DF-41 RVs? - . Nation: China. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Test mission..