China ICBM/SLBM, nuclear arms thread

[Dante80]

Could DF-61 simply be DF-41 with a changed designation? Are there any differences in dimensions or visual features?

 

[Tomboy]

Could DF-61 simply be DF-41 with a changed designation? Are there any differences in dimensions or visual features?

Probably electronics upgrade among other improvements like maybe better fuel

 

[Dante80]

Probably electronics upgrade among other improvements like maybe better fuel

Wouldn't it be extra weird to change the designation from 41 to 61 for something like this?

You are essentially describing a DF-41A(G) or sth.

 

[sunnymaxi]

Probably electronics upgrade among other improvements like maybe better fuel

we really don't know much.. but a complete new designation. it means probably a new ICBM.

i m waiting for further information from Guancha Trios or other source.

 

[Tomboy]

we really don't know much.. but a complete new designation. it means probably a new ICBM.

i m waiting for further information from Guancha Trios or other source.

This is literally what they said

 

[Maikeru]

Well if DF61 fits inside the DF41 TEL container then why develop a whole new TEL for it? TELs are not cheap.

 

[bebops]

It is possible that the warhead gets more miniaturized so they can fit more into the same missile. 10 MIRV --> 14 MIRV (swarm nuke missile)

That is the difference between DF41 and DF61.

 

[by78]

ICBM formations from the parade.

 

[by78]

High-resolution images of DF-5C.

 

[by78]

High-resolution images of JL-3.