Missile CJ-100 (CH-SSC-13 Splinter)
Introduced by China in 2019, the CJ-100 is a land-attack cruise missile designed for long-range precision strikes while operating at supersonic speeds. Key figures: range 4,000 km, top speed 6,125 km/h, warhead 500 kg, guidance Inertial with BeiDou satellite updates, in service since 2019. In service with 1 country — China.
| Warhead weight | 500 kg (1,102 lb) |
| Length | 9,000 mm (354.3 in) |
| Range | 4,000 km (2,485 mi) |
| Max. speed | 6,125 km/h (Mach 5.0) |
Description
The CJ-100, designated militarily as the DF-100 and given the NATO reporting name CH-SSC-13 Splinter, is a Chinese land-attack cruise missile.
Units of the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force began receiving the CJ-100 in 2019, with full operational capability anticipated for 2022.
The missile maintains supersonic speeds during nearly all flight phases and achieves meter-level accuracy. In addition to ground-based deployment, reports indicate the system can be carried by Xi'an H-6K bombers.
The system is deployed by China's People's Liberation Army Rocket Force.
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- AUG 132026 Updated Range revised to current estimates (the figure dated from the 2019 unveiling)
- AUG 132026 Created Page created: CJ-100
- AUG 132026 Updated Removed the speculative TERCOM/scene-matching guidance claim