DF-41 Dongfeng-41
China2017 - Present
The DF-41 is China's most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile. A fourth-generation, solid-fueled, road-mobile ICBM capable of delivering up to 10 nuclear warheads to targets 15,000 km away.
Primary Specifications
Range
13500 km
Intercontinental range covering all targets
Speed
Mach 25
Among the fastest ICBMs deployed
Propulsion
Solid-fueled, Three-stage
Solid fuel for rapid launch capability
Weight
80000 kg
Road-mobile design constraints weight
Payload
2500 kg
Optimized for multiple warhead delivery
Primary Guidance
Inertial + BeiDou
Quick Summary
What it is?
A road-mobile nuclear missile with intercontinental range
Who uses it?
People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF)
Role
Strategic nuclear deterrent
What's different?
China's longest-range missile at 12,000-15,000 km - can strike any target globally with up to 10 MIRVs at Mach 25
Why it matters?
Transforms China's nuclear deterrent capability, ensuring retaliation against any nuclear adversary including the United States.
Real-World Impact
1
Global Strike
Can hit any target on Earth from Chinese territory
2
Mobile Survival
Road-mobile launchers can hide in tunnels and constantly move, making them nearly impossible to target
3
MIRV Payload
Up to 10 warheads per missile overwhelm missile defense systems
4
Rapid Response
Solid fuel allows quick launch within minutes
Additional Features
Secondary Systems
Satellite navigation
Special
Road & rail mobile
FAQs
1. What does 'Dongfeng' mean?
Dongfeng means 'East Wind' in Chinese. The name comes from Mao Zedong's 1957 speech after the Soviet Union helped China develop its missile program.2. How many DF-41s does China have?
3. How does it compare to US missiles?
4. What is BeiDou guidance?
5. Why is road mobility important?
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