The JL-2 is a Chinese second-generation intercontinental-range submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) deployed on the People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) Type 094 submarines. It succeeds the JL-1 SLBM deployed on the Type 092 submarine.
Development
The JL-2 is a naval variant of the land-based DF-31. Their common 2-metre diameter solid fuel rocket motor was successfully tested in late 1983, During the development of the missile, it was reported that China was considering modifying the missile to accommodate an anti-satellite warhead to give it a sea-based anti-satellite capability. Type 094 deterrence patrols with JL-2 missiles began in December 2015. , 48 JL-2 launchers are deployed on submarines. ==Description==
Description
The JL-2 is a three-stage, solid-fueled missile, with a maximum range of . Its payload is a single 1 Megaton warhead or 3-8 MIRVs with yields of 20, 90, or 150kt. == References ==