MISSILES

Offense platform · China

DF-26

Model: DF-26

The DF-26 is a Chinese intermediate-range ballistic missile known as the 'carrier killer,' capable of precision strikes on both land and sea targets. Current stock: Estimated over 200 units. Production: Advanced, leveraging China's cutting-edge missile technologies. Historical Usage: No known combat usage, primarily used for deterrence. Countermeasures: Preemptive strikes, advanced missile defense systems like THAAD.

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DF-26 launcher
DF-26 launcher · Image source · IceUnshattered · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and JPEG-optimized; no crop.

Configured simulation parameters

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Munition
DF-26 Missile
Ammunition type
missile
Target class
ballistic missile
Range
4,000,000 m
Speed
1,500 m/s
Mass
20,000 kg
Unit cost
2,000,000 USD

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