DF-11
Chinese short-range ballistic missile
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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.
| Dong Feng 11 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | SRBM |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1992-present |
| Used by | PRC Pakistan Myanmar (M-11)[1][2] |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Academy of Rocket Motors Technology |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3,800 kg[3] |
| Length | 7.5-8.5 m[3] |
| Diameter | 0.86 m |
| Warhead | 500 kg: 2/10/20 kiloton nuclear warhead, fuel-air explosive (FAE), chemical, or submunition[3] |
| Engine | single-stage solid-propellant rocket |
Operational range |
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Guidance system | Astro-inertial guidance (including ring-laser gyroscope) + Beidou satellite guidance |
Launch platform | Road-mobile TEL |
History
The DF-11 is a road-mobile short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) which began development in 1984 as the M-11, of which was led by the China Sanjiang Space Group (previously known as Base 066).[5] It entered service with the PLA Second Artillery Corps in 1992.[6]
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.[7] 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.[8] Estimates on the number of DF-11s in service vary between 500 and 600.[9][10] The launch vehicle is made by Wanshan Special Vehicle. A bunker-buster[11] variant with improved accuracy called the "DF-11AZT" has also been revealed.[12]
| [13][14] | DF-11 | DF-11A | DF-11AZT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) | ||
| 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) | 800 kg (1,800 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) |
50~100 m |
See also
- Sky Spear – (Taiwan)