DF-11A
DF-11A
Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Basic Information
Name
DF-11A
Designation
DF-11A
Alternate Designation
CSS-7 East Wind, M-18
Equipment Type
Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1995
Description
The People's Republic of China (PRC) DF-11A, also known as M-18 for the export market or CSS-7 East Wind for the Western intelligence, is a Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) intended as a replacement for Scud-sized missiles. It can be equipped with either a conventional or nuclear warhead. The M-18 ballistic missile utilizes a two-stage solid fuel propulsion system. The M-18 missiles are road-mobile through a Tractor-Erector-Launcher (TEL) vehicle. The M-18 ballistic missile range stays between 1,000 kilometers and 1,200 kilometers. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) artillery units have deployed the M-18 missiles targeting Taiwan along the Chinese coast surrounding the island.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
1200.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Status
Active
Also Known As
CSS-7 East Wind, M-18
Origin
China
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1995
Total Production
745
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages
2
Number of Warheads
1
Dimensions — Diameter
880 millimeter
Dimensions — Length
11 meter
Mass — Weight
6,000 kilogram
Performance — CEP
200 meter
Performance — Max Range
1,200 kilometer
Time — SetUp Time
45 minute
Variants
Variant 1
DF-11
Variant 2
DF-11A
Details
Country of Origin
China
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000857
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
11 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
China
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