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DF-21

DF-21

Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
DF-21
Designation
DF-21
Alternate Designation
CSS-5 East Wind, DF-21A
Equipment Type
Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
Date of Introduction
1989
Description

The DF-21, also known as CSS-5 East Wind, is a Chinese mobile Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) capable of delivering a 600 kg payload over ranges of 1,800 kilometers. It is based on solid propellant two-stage missile layout and stored inside a sealed canister. It can be equipped with either a nuclear or conventional warhead. DF-21 is also referred to as DF-21A. The DF-21 development began in the late1960s and its deployment in the late 1980s. It relies on a Tractor-Erector-Launcher (TEL) vehicle which serves as a mobile platform and thus provides enhanced survivability. More than 50 DF-21 missiles have been deployed by China to hit targets nearby China located in India, Japan, Korea, Russia, Philippines and Vietnam.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range 1800.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Status Active
Also Known As CSS-5 East Wind, DF-21A
Origin China
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1989
Total Production 100
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages 2
Number of Warheads 1
Dimensions — Diameter 1,400 millimeter
Dimensions — Length 11 meter
Mass — Warhead 600 kilogram
Mass — Weight 15,000 kilogram
Performance — CEP 400 meter
Performance — Max Range 1,800 kilometer
Time — SetUp Time 15 minute
Yield — Yield 300 kiloton
Details
Country of Origin China
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
11 m
Width
Height
Weight
Operators (2)
China
Saudi Arabia
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