China test fires long range missile Dongfeng-31B
China test fired a new variant in its Dongfeng-31 missile range on September 25
Dongfeng-31A
It is a 10,000 km long range missile that is capable of targeting Europe and the West Coast of USA. It can strike with three warheads, including nuclear warheads.
Dongfeng-31B
This is latest variant, and an advanced form of Dongfeng-31A. This is also a long range missile with a reach of 10,000 km. However, it can carry multiple nuclear warheads, unlike Dongfeng-31A which is restricted to three.
Dongfeng-41
China is also working on developing a Dongfeng-41 missile. Dongfeng-41 is expected to have a range of 12,000 km which will enable it to target all the parts of USA.
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Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014