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DF-26
The DF-26 is a Chinese ballistic missile with a long range, capable of striking targets on land and at sea. It can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads and is sometimes called the "Guam Killer" due to its ability to reach U.S. military bases there.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The DF-26 is a People's Republic of China (PRC) dual-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) with anti-ship and anti-land strike capabilities, known as the "Guam Killer" due to its range of up to 4,000 km, enabling it to threaten U.S. assets in the Western Pacific as a key component of China's anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) strategy.
BACKGROUND
The Dongfeng-26 or DF-26 is an intermediate-range ballistic missile of the Dongfeng series deployed by the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force and produced by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
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- Guam Killer
- IRBM
- Intermediate-range ballistic missile
- Anti-ship ballistic missile
- ASBM
- Carrier Killer
USAGE NOTE
The DF-26's versatility and range make it a significant strategic asset for China, raising concerns among countries with military presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to DF-26.
The primary state-owned enterprise responsible for the research, design, development, and production of China's strategic missile systems, including the DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missile.
China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT)
A prominent research and production institute under CASC, deeply involved in the overall design, system integration, and manufacture of launch vehicles and strategic ballistic missiles like the DF-26.
Academy of Aerospace Solid Propulsion Technology (AASPT)
A CASC subsidiary specializing in the research, development, and production of solid rocket motors, which are a critical component for the propulsion system of the solid-fueled DF-26 missile.
China Academy of Aerospace Electronics Technology (CAAET)
A CASC subsidiary focused on the research and development of aerospace electronic systems, including the guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems essential for the accuracy and operation of missiles such as the DF-26.
People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF)
The branch of the People's Liberation Army responsible for China's land-based missile systems, involved in defining requirements, conducting operational testing, and providing feedback for the ongoing development and refinement of missile technologies like the DF-26.