JL-3 SLBM
Type: Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: CASC (China Aerospace Science & Technology)
First Deployed: 2021
Overview
The JL-3 (Julang-3) is China's latest submarine-launched ballistic missile, carried by Type 094A/B and future Type 096 SSBNs. Representing a significant improvement over the JL-2, it features a longer range of approximately 10,000+ km with MIRV capability, enabling Chinese submarines to threaten targets globally from patrol areas in Chinese-controlled or adjacent waters. The JL-3 substantially enhances China's sea-based nuclear deterrent.
Technical Specifications
| range | 10,000+ km |
|---|---|
| length | ~12 m estimated |
| stages | 3-stage solid fuel |
| accuracy | ~200 m CEP (estimated) |
| warheads | 3-8 MIRVed (estimated) |
| launch_platform | Type 094A/B SSBN |
Operators
- China
Related sea Weapon Systems
- IAI Gabriel V - missile (Israel)
- Type 071 Yuzhao - amphibious (China)
- Akya - Heavy Torpedo (Turkey)
- Type 075 LHD - amphibious (China)
- Type 076 LHA - amphibious (China)
- Orka Class Submarine - submarine (Netherlands)
- Type 054A - frigate (China)
- Type 056A Jiangdao - corvette (China)
- AN/SPY-1 - Naval Multi-Function Radar (United States)
- SAMPSON - Naval Multi-Function Radar (United Kingdom)