DF-11
| Dong Feng 11 | |
|---|---|
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| Type | SRBM |
| Service history | |
| Used by | PRC |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Academy of Rocket Motors Technology |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | ? |
| Length | 11.25 m |
| Diameter | 0.86 m |
| Warhead | One, with Maneuverable reentry vehicles |
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| Engine | single-stage solid-propellant rocket |
Operational range |
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Guidance system | Astro-inertial guidance (including ring-laser gyroscope) + Beidou |
Launch platform | Road-mobile TEL |
The Dong-Feng 11 (a.k.a. M-11, CSS-7) is a short-range ballistic missile developed by the People's Republic of China.
History
The DF-11 is a road-mobile short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) designed by Wang Zhenhua at the Sanjiang Missile Corporation (also known as the 066 Base) in the late 1970s.
Description
The DF-11 has range of 300 km with an 800 kg payload. An improved DF-11A version has increased range of >825 km.[2] The range of the M-11 does not violate the limits set by the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). Unlike previous Chinese ballistic missiles, the DF-11 use solid fuel, which greatly reduces launch preparation time (15-30 min). Liquid-fueled missiles such as the DF-5 require up to 2 hours of pre-launch preparation. The upgraded DF-11B has been revealed as well.[3] Estimates on the number of DF-11s in service vary between 500 and 600.[4][5] The launch vehicle is made by Wanshan Special Vehicle. A variant with improved accuracy called the "DF-11AZT" has also been revealed.[6]
| [7][8] | DF-11 | DF-11A | DF-11AZT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | |||
| Length | 7.5 m (25 ft) | 8.5 m (28 ft) | |
| Weight | 3,800 kg (8,400 lb) | 4,200 kg (9,300 lb) | |
| Payload | 800 kg (1,800 lb) | 500 kg (1,100 lb) | 500 kg (1,100 lb) |
| Range | 280–350 km (170–220 mi) | 530–600 km (330–370 mi) or 700–825 km (435–513 mi) (Unconfirmed) |
600 km (370 mi) |
| CEP | 500–600 m | 200 m (INS) 20–30 m (GPS) |
200 m |
Exports
China is known to have exported DF-11s to Pakistan, which served as the basis for the Shaheen-1 and Shaheen-2 missiles.
References
- ↑ "Military Power of the People's Republic of China 2008" (PDF). Office of the Secretary of Defense: 66 (p66 of PDF).
- ↑ Dong Feng - East Wind/Julang - Great Wave
- ↑ http://www.jamestown.org/single/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=45313&no_cache=1#.V5rpIFJriTc
- ↑ DF-11 (CSS-7) GlobalSecurity.org
- ↑ DongFeng 11 (CSS-7) Short-Range Ballistic Missile Sinodefence.com
- ↑ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/china-reveals-new-dongfeng-missiles_us_58f88690e4b0b6ca13416152
- ↑ DF-11/-11A (CSS-7) - Missilethreat.com
- ↑ DF-11 - Weaponsystems.net
External links
| Preceded by ? |
DF-11 ? |
Succeeded by ? |