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China unveils next-generation nuclear missile that can strike anywhere in the world

Source: Melbourne Herald Sun

27 minutes ago

AMID global concerns about North Korea’s threats of nuclear war, China has unveiled a next-generation nuclear weapon that is said to be able to strike “anywhere in the world”.

The nuclear warhead, called the Dongfeng-41, will be capable of reaching distances of at least 12,000km — putting the US well into the line of target. With a speed of up to Mach 10 (around 12,000kph), it can carry up to 10 nuclear warheads.

The ballistic missile is said to be about 15 metres long, 2 metres in diameter and weighs approximately 30,000 kilograms.

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According to the Daily Star, China has tested the weapon eight times in the past five years, with the latest test reportedly taking place earlier this month deep in China’s western desert region.

Read more: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/china-unveils-nextgeneration-nuclear-missile-that-can-strike-anywhere-in-the-world/news-story/d31363cd33966bfd15b5f8d0bc0d1a5b