DF-4 (Dongfeng 4) Chinese Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
Dongfeng 4
Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
DF-4 (Dongfeng 4) Chinese Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
Designation
Dongfeng 4
Alternate Designation
Dongfeng 4; DF-4; CSS-3
Equipment Type
Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer
Factory 211 (Capital Astronautics Co.)
Date of Introduction
1980
Description
The DF-4 (Dong Feng-4, CSS-3) is a two-stage, transportable, liquid-fueled intermediate to intercontinental ballistic missile (IRBM/ICBM) that entered service in 1980. It was expected to be decommissioned by 2005, but one brigade remains operational near Lingbao, Henan province.1
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
4500.0 km
Payload Capacity
2200 kg
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
Basing
Transportable
Range
4,500 – 5,500 km
Payload
2,200 kg
Length
28.05
Diameter
2.25
LaunchWeight
82,000 kg
Warhead
Single nuclear warhead, 1-3 MT yield
Status
Operational
InService
1980
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles (IRBM) (3,001 km - 5,500 km)
Air > Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles (IRBM) (3,001 km - 5,500 km)
Filter Label
D
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/df-4/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
28.05 m
Width
2.25 m
Height
—
Weight
82000 kg
Documents & Files (3)
Operators (1)
China
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