DF-11
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.
Also recorded as 北约代号: CSS-7 · 外销型号: M-11
DF-11
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- Name
- Dong Feng 11
- Field
- Dongfeng · short-range ballistic missile
- Region
- People's Republic of China
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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.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Is Missile — yes • Name — Dong Feng 11 • Type — SRBM • Vehicle Range — * DF-11: 300+ km • DF-11A: 700+ km • DF-11AZT: 600 km • Filling — 500 kg: 2/10/20 kiloton nuclear warhead, fuel-air explosive (FAE), chemical, or submunition • Engine — single-stage solid-propellant rocket • Guidance — Astro-inertial guidance (including ring-laser gyroscope) + Beidou satellite guidance • Length — 7.5-8.5 m • Diameter — 0.86 m • Weight — 3,800 kg • Payload Capacity —? • Manufacturer — Academy of Rocket Motors Technology • Service — 1992-present • Used By — PRC Pakistan Myanmar (M-11) • Launch Platform — Road-mobile TEL
History
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). It entered service with the PLA Second Artillery Corps in 1992. It is also been reported by US intelligence services that the missile was exported to Pakistan.
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. 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. Estimates on the number of DF-11s in service vary between 500 and 600. The launch vehicle is made by Wanshan Special Vehicle. A bunker-buster variant with improved accuracy called the "DF-11AZT" has also been revealed. • DF-11 — DF-11A — DF-11AZT • Diameter — 0.8 m • Length — 7.5 m — 8.5 m • Weight — 3800 kg — 4200 kg • Payload — 800 kg — 500 kg — 800 kg • Range — 280-350 km — 530-600 km or 700-825 km (Unconfirmed) — 600 km • CEP — 500–600 m — 200 m (INS) 20–30 m (GPS) — 50~100 m
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