Archive · 13 Aug 2025
China Releases Video of DF-100 Supersonic Missile
China showed off its DF-100 missile in a new video.
The video was on China Central Television.
The DF-100 is a fast missile that can fly about 2,000 kilometers.
It was shown launching from a city, which means it can be used in different places.
It can travel as far as 6000 km when launched from an H-6N bomber.
The DF-100's speed is possibly Mach 4, and it is able to target places in the Pacific, such as Japan and Guam.
China released a rare 2-minute video showcasing the DF-100 supersonic cruise missile.
The video was released on China Central Television (CCTV) during the PLA's 98th anniversary.
Footage shows the missile launching from what appears to be an urban setting.
The DF-100, also known as CJ-100, is a supersonic land-attack cruise missile with a range of approximately 2,000 km.
Analysts interpret the launch location as a signal of the DF-100's enhanced mobility and flexibility.
- Who
- China
- What
- China released a video showcasing the DF-100 supersonic cruise missile.
- When
- Released on China Central Television (CCTV) during the PLA's 98th anniversary.
- Where
- The launch appears to be in an urban setting.
- Why
- To showcase the DF-100's capabilities and signal enhanced mobility.
- Missile Name
- DF-100 / CJ-100
- Launch Location
- Appears to be an urban setting
- Range
- Around 2,000 km, up to 6,000 km when launched from an H-6N bomber
- Speed
- Potentially Mach 4