To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Open menu Search

China shows off seven ballistic missiles

3rd September 2015 - 12:35 GMT | by Gordon Arthur in Beijing

RSS

Central to China’s massive military parade in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on 3 September were missiles of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Second Artillery Corps (SAC).

China’s nuclear forces, as well as conventional tactical missiles, come under the auspices of the SAC, a 100,000-soldier force. Seven missile types appeared in the awkwardly titled ‘Military Parade Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War’.

Intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) were prominent with two types on display: the DF-5B and DF-31A.

DF-5B

DF-5B intercontinental ballistic missiles (All photos: author)

The

Already have an account? Log in

Want to keep reading this article?

Gordon Arthur

Author

Gordon Arthur


Gordon Arthur was the Asia Pacific editor for Shephard Media. Born in Scotland and educated …

Read full bio

Share to

Linkedin