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Missile ForcesChina

JL-2 (Ju Lang-2/CSS-N-14)

Intercontinental ballistic missileFielded 2015Pending verification
Missile ForcesCHN
Missile length 13 m
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System
TypeIntercontinental ballistic missile
Date of introduction2015
ProliferationOrigin country only
BasingJin-Class Nuclear Ballistic Missile SubmarineMed[1]
GuidanceAstro-inertial with BeidouMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length13 m43 ftMed[1]
Diameter2 m7 ftMed[1]
Launch weight42,000 kg92,594 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
PropulsionThree-stage solid propellantMed[1]
Payload and range
WarheadNuclear, 1 MT, or 3-8 MIRV with 20/90/150 kT warheadsMed[1]
Maximum range8,000–9,000 km4,971–5,592 mi · 4,320–4,860 nmi8,000 – 9,000 kmMed[1]
Summary

The JL-2 (Ju Lang-2/CSS-N-14) Chinese Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) is a Chinese intercontinental-range submarine-launched ballistic missile. China likely developed the SLBM jointly with the DF-31 land-based ICBM beginning in 1970.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. JL-2 (Ju Lang-2/CSS-N-14) 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