DF-5 (Dongfeng 5) Chinese Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Dongfeng 5
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Other
Basic Information
Name
DF-5 (Dongfeng 5) Chinese Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Designation
Dongfeng 5
Alternate Designation
Dongfeng 5; DF-5; NATO: CSS-4
Equipment Type
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer
Wan Yuan Industry Corp., Beijing, China Chinese Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), Beijing, China
Date of Introduction
1981
Description
The DF-5 (Dong Feng-5 / CSS-4) is a silo-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It was the first ICBM that China developed, and has the longest range of any missile currently in its arsenal. These missiles are capable of delivering large nuclear payloads throughout the United States and Western Europe.1
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
13000.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Basing
Silo-based
Range
13,000 km
Payload
3,000-4,000 kg
Length
32.6 m
Diameter
3.35 m
LaunchWeight
183,000 kg
Warhead
Nuclear, 1-3 MT, Single warhead (DF-5A), Multiple warheads (DF-5B)
Status
Operational
InService
1981
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) (More than 5,500 km)
Air > Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) (More than 5,500 km)
Filter Label
D
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/df-5-ab/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
32.6 m
Width
3.35 m
Height
—
Weight
183000 kg
Operators (2)
China
Pakistan
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