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JL-2 / JL-3

CASIC / CASC · Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile / Strategic Nuclear Strike (SLBM) · China · Digital Age (2010–present)

JL-2 / JL-3 — Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile / Strategic Nuclear Strike (SLBM)
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The JL-2 is a Chinese second-generation intercontinental-range submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) deployed on the People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) Type 094 submarines. It succeeds the JL-1 SLBM deployed on the Type 092 submarine.

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
SLBM
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
China
Manufacturer
CASIC / CASC
Operator
PLAN (Type 094 / Type 096 SSBNs)
Primary Role
Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile / Strategic Nuclear Strike (SLBM)
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2015
Produced
100
Propulsion
Rocket
Engine
3-stage solid propellant rocket
Launch
Submarine (submerged)
Length (ft)
42
MTOW (lb)
79400
Payload (lb)
4960
Service Ceiling (ft)
3000000
Range (mi)
7500
Max Speed (Mach)
20
Armament
3–8 x 90–150 kT MIRV warheads (JL-2); JL-3 extended range ~11,000 km with 10 MIRVs