A rundown of the PLA Rocket Force’s major ballistic missile systems, covering every type we have publicly available launch footage of — from the DF-1 through the DF-31AG. Topics covered include the transition from liquid to solid fuel, how TEL vehicle axle counts map to missile range categories, short- vs medium- vs intermediate-range systems, the DF-26’s dual nuclear/conventional role, the DF-17’s hypersonic glide vehicle, and where the arsenal is likely heading.
