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DF-5
CASC · Ballistic · China · Cold War (1970–1991)
The Dongfeng 5 or DF-5 is a Chinese second-generation two stage, silo-launched, liquid-propelled intercontinental ballistic missile. The most recent variant of the missile, the DF-5C, was first displayed at the 2025 China Victory Day Parade and is estimated to have a range of approximately 20,000 kilometres (12,000 mi) with the ability to carry up to 10 multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs).
Specifications
- Category
- Missiles
- Sub-Category
- Ballistic
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Cold War (1970–1991)
- Country
- China
- Manufacturer
- CASC
- Operator
- China
- Primary Role
- Ballistic
- Status
- In Service
- Service Entry
- 1981
- Produced
- 20
- Propulsion
- Rocket
- Engine
- YF-20B liquid-fuel rocket (N2O4/UDMH)
- Launch
- Silo-launched
- Length (ft)
- 105
- MTOW (lb)
- 396000
- Payload (lb)
- 4850
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 900000
- Range (mi)
- 8100
- Max Speed (mph)
- 16874
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 22
- Armament
- Nuclear (4?5 Mt / MIRV on DF-5B)