DF-17
DF-17
Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
DF-17
Designation
DF-17
Alternate Designation
CSS-22
Equipment Type
Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation CASIC
Date of Introduction
2022
Description
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) DF-17 is a medium range ballistic missile (MRBM) equipped with DF-ZF hypersonic glide warheads. The DF-17 ballistic missile was first test fired successfully in November 1 and November 15 2017 and is expected to become operational by 2020. The US intelligence stated the existence of the new missile in December 2017. The DF-17 has a Circular Error Probable of several meters with the glide warheads achieving a speed above Mach 5. The DF-17 is less vulnerable to missile defense systems and will allow China to hit targets throughout the Pacific area.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
6174.0 km/h
Range
2500.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Status
Active
Also Known As
CSS-22
Origin
China
Contractor
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation CASIC
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
August 2022
First Flight
November 1, 2017
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Performance — Max Range
2,500 kilometer
Speed — Top Speed
5 mach
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Warheads: DF-ZF (1)
Details
Country of Origin
China
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003575
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
China
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