China's Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarines Are Now Armed With Missiles Capable Of Reaching The Entire US
The newest type 094A SSBN (nuclear powered ballistic submarine) in fleet review for 70th anniversary of PLA Navy, in April 2020. (Picture source Pinterest)
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China’s newly commissioned nuclear-powered submarine is armed with the country’s most powerful submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) capable of hitting the US mainland, according to a military source and analysts.
The Type 094A, or Jin-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), was presented last Friday as part of the celebration to mark the 72nd anniversary of the PLA Navy.
It was capable of firing the JL-3, or Julang (Big Wave) SLBM with a range over 10,000km (6,200 miles), a source close to the navy said.
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WNU Editor: China has six nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines .... Chinese Navy has now six Type 094A Jin-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (Navy Recognition). More here .... China Now Has Six Type 094A Jin-Class Nuclear Powered Missile Submarines (National Interest).
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