These pics are DF-16 indeed. The first pic appeared some month ago, while the second pic a few days ago. The TEL shape is the same.
So.. no another mystery
Rather this is a mystery: http://img3.itiexue.net/1413/14137935.jpg
Never knew about the existence of DF-12A..maybe a fake?
It's estimated that DF-16 range is between 1000 and 1500km, and its re-entry vehicle speed is faster than older SAC missiles, making interception almost impossible even for Patriot-3 system.
They say DF-16 is deployed mainly against Taiwan, but considering its range, I think it's also...
http://img8.itiexue.net/1468/14684360.jpg
http://img9.itiexue.net/1468/14684361.jpg
http://img10.itiexue.net/1468/14684362.jpg
DF-16 was seen in tv one year ago but only few details, no in its entire shape. Now these pics show the real shape of the SAC new big toy.
Seems the missile is...
Two unknown missiles. Never seen before. Their TEL are similar to df21c's, but there are some differences..
1st
http://img10.itiexue.net/1289/12892930.jpg
http://img9.itiexue.net/1289/12893133.jpg
http://img8.itiexue.net/1289/12893132.jpg
2nd...
How many type052c are being built?
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Will Shilang ever enter active service? or will be simply a training platform?