HobbyBoss | 82964 | DF-61 ICBM | 1:72

HobbyBoss | 82964 | DF-61 ICBM | 1:72

Plastic model kit, glue and paint are not included. What is included:

• PE parts
• Rubber tires

The DF‑61 ICBM (Dong Feng‑61) represents a fascinating chapter in China’s Cold War missile development. Although the project never reached full operational status, it played a crucial role in China’s transition toward mobile, solid‑fuel intercontinental ballistic missiles. Designed in the 1970s, the DF‑61 was intended to give China a more flexible and survivable nuclear deterrent, capable of rapid deployment and reduced vulnerability compared to older silo‑based systems.

The DF‑61 was envisioned as a solid‑fuel ICBM, a major technological leap at the time. Solid propellant allowed for faster launch readiness, easier storage, and improved mobility. While the program was eventually cancelled, its research and engineering laid the groundwork for later Dong Feng missile families that did become operational.

For model builders, the DF‑61 stands out as a rare prototype a design that bridges the gap between early Cold War missile concepts and the modern mobile launchers seen today!