DF-26

The Dong-Feng 26 (DF-26, simplified Chinese: 东风-26; traditional Chinese: 東風-26; lit.: 'East Wind-26') is an intermediate-range ballistic missile deployed by the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force and produced by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).[4]

DF-26
DF-26 missile as seen after the military parade on September 3, 2015.
Type	IRBM ASBM
Place of origin	China
Service history
In service	2016[1]
Used by	People's Liberation Army Rocket Force
Production history
Manufacturer	China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Specifications
Warhead	1,200-1,800 kg Thermonuclear weapon Conventional[2]
Engine	Solid-fuel rocket
Operational range	4,000 km (2,500 mi)[1]
Accuracy	150–450 m (490–1,480 ft) CEP[3]
Launch platform	Mobile launcher

The DF-26 has a range of 4,000 km (2,500 mi) and may conduct precision nuclear or conventional strikes against ground and naval targets[1]. It is China's first conventionally-armed ballistic missile capable of reaching Guam and the American military installations located there;[3] this has led to the missile being referred to by netizens as the "Guam Express" or "Guam Killer".[5]

The ambiguity of whether or not a DF-26 unit has conventional or nuclear warheads makes it risky for an adversary to target these missiles in a first strike.[6]

The missile was officially revealed at the Chinese 2015 parade commemorating the end of the Second World War[3]. In April 2018, it was officially confirmed that the DF-26 was in service with the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF).[7] The United States believes the missile was first fielded in 2016[1], with 16 operational launchers in 2017.[8]