China’s Global Reach with DF-5C
China’s DF-5C: The Missile That Can Hit Any City on Earth
Interesting Engineering • September 18, 2025 ~ IE
China’s DF-5C intercontinental ballistic missile is more than just a weapon, it’s a statement. With a range of up to 20,000 kilometers and the ability to unleash up to a dozen nuclear warheads at once, this missile gives Beijing true global reach. Hardened silos, MIRV technology, and precision guidance make it nearly unstoppable, capable of […]
China’s DF-5C intercontinental ballistic missile is more than just a weapon, it’s a statement. With a range of up to 20,000 kilometers and the ability to unleash up to a dozen nuclear warheads at once, this missile gives Beijing true global reach. Hardened silos, MIRV technology, and precision guidance make it nearly unstoppable, capable of overwhelming even the most advanced defenses. Its debut wasn’t just military, it was geopolitical theater, signaling China’s arrival as a full-fledged nuclear superpower. The DF-5C doesn’t just extend China’s arsenal, it rewrites the balance of nuclear deterrence.
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