DF-11

Chinese short-range ballistic missile
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::summary Chinese short-range ballistic missile ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| is_missile | yes |
| name | Dong Feng 11 |
| image | [[File:DF-11 TEL vehicle -1.jpg |
| type | SRBM |
| vehicle_range |
| | * DF-11:300+ km<ref name | "DOD" | | 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 | ::
| is_missile = yes | name = Dong Feng 11 | image = [[File:DF-11 TEL vehicle -1.jpg|300px|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 | yield = | engine = single-stage solid-propellant rocket | guidance = Astro-inertial guidance (including ring-laser gyroscope) + Beidou satellite guidance | acaccuracy = | speed = | length = 7.5-8.5 m | diameter = 0.86 m | weight = 3,800 kg | payload_capacity = ? | manufacturer = Academy of Rocket Motors Technology | unit_cost = | service = 1992-present | used_by = PRC Pakistan Myanmar (M-11) | 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) 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.
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. 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. 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.
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| DF-11 | DF-11A | DF-11AZT | Diameter | Length | Weight | Payload | Range | CEP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 m | ||||||||
| 7.5 m | 8.5 m | |||||||
| 3800 kg | 4200 kg | |||||||
| 800 kg | 500 kg | 800 kg | ||||||
| 280-350 km | 530-600 km or | |||||||
| 700-825 km (Unconfirmed) | 600 km | |||||||
| 500–600 m | 200 m (INS) | |||||||
| 20–30 m (GPS) | 50~100 m | |||||||
| :: |
References
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