Dongfeng Express, a name that resounded in the sky, represents the tip of China's strategic forces. It is on a par with other top strategies in the world, such as the Minuteman missile of the United States and the White Fang missile of Russia, and together it has forged the three truths in the military field. In the Dongfeng missile family, there are several prominent members worth mentioning.
The DF-16 ballistic missile, known as the "sharpshooter", has won high praise for its unique shape and powerful firepower. As a single-stage solid short-range ballistic missile, the DF-16 can carry up to 500 kg of warhead with a range of 1,200 kilometers and is designed to target key targets within the first island chain.
Then there was the Dongfeng-17 hypersonic missile, the appearance of which quickly attracted global attention. The DF-17 increased its range to 2,500 km through the design of its wave-forming warhead and Qian Xuesen's ballistics. Its flight patterns are complex and changeable, making it difficult for opponents to intercept.
Dongfeng-21D and Dongfeng-26, two medium-range ballistic missiles, are distinguished by their anti-ship capabilities. The Dongfeng 21D has a range of 3,000 kilometers, while the Dongfeng 26 reaches 5,000 kilometers. They are capable of carrying not only conventional tactical strikes, but also carrying nuclear warheads on strategic strike missions.
And the most striking in the Dongfeng family is the Dongfeng-41 ICBM. The DF-41 can carry up to ten sub-guided nuclear warheads with a range of up to a staggering 14,000 km. This long-range strike capability has made it an object of great concern for Western countries.
Dongfeng 5b is a veteran figure in the Dongfeng family. The improved Dongfeng 5b range has been increased to 150,000 kilometers, using split-guided multi-warhead technology, with extremely strong penetration capabilities. Although it takes a long time to prepare for launch, its power and range make it one of the most powerful strategic missiles in our country.
These members together constitute the Dongfeng Express family, which not only demonstrates China's profound strength in the field of missile technology, but also becomes a key force in maintaining the best and strategic balance. Dongfeng Express, with its unparalleled strategic value and technological advantages, has become the focus of global attention.