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Missile ForcesChina

DF-31BJ

Intercontinental ballistic missileFielded 2025Pending verification
Missile ForcesCHN
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System
TypeIntercontinental ballistic missile
Date of introduction2025
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)Med[1]
Payload and range
WarheadEarlier variants of the DF-31 missile were designed to carry either a single high-yield warhead or Multiple Independently targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs). The DF-31BJ is expected to maintain or enMed[1]
Maximum range11,200–13,000 km6,959–8,078 mi · 6,048–7,019 nmiIts range is believed to be at least comparable to the DF-31AG's estimated 11,200–13,000 km, allowing it to target most of continental US anMed[1]
Summary

The DF-31BJ Chinese Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) is a vital part of China's developing nuclear triad, which includes land-based ICBMs, submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and air-launched ballistic missiles (ALBMs).

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. DF-31BJ Chinese Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import