China Reveals Missile 200 Times More Powerful Than Hiroshima Bomb
China has revealed shocking details about one of its most powerful nuclear weapons. The DF-5 intercontinental ballistic missile and its upgraded version, the DF-5B.
According to Chinese state media, the missile carries a nuclear warhead with a yield of 3 to 4 megatons. This makes it almost 200 times stronger than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II. Experts say such a weapon could destroy an entire city within a 10-kilometer radius, causing massive heat, radiation, and seismic damage.
The DF-5B is described as China’s first-generation strategic ICBM. It can travel up to 12,000 kilometers. Which puts most of Europe and nearly all of the United States within its range.
For the first time, Chinese broadcaster CCTV also shared detailed specifications. The missile measures 32.6 meters long, weighs 183 tons. It has a strike precision of about 500 meters.
Analysts believe China’s decision to reveal these details is a strategic message to the world. The country showcased the DF-5 and DF-5B. Experts think newer and more advanced weapons, like the DF-5B with multiple warheads (MIRV) and the next-generation DF-5C, remain hidden from public view.
China has repeated its nuclear doctrine of no first use and assured that it will not target non-nuclear states. The public disclosure of such powerful weapons is seen as a clear attempt to strengthen its nuclear deterrence and show its military strength.
This rare move also highlights China’s evolving nuclear strategy. Observers say the revelation aims to reassure citizens about the nation’s defense capabilities while, reminding rival countries of its growing reach.
