The Dongfeng 5 (simplified Chinese: 东风-5; traditional Chinese: 東風-5; pinyin: Dōng Fēng Wǔ; lit. 'East Wind 5') or DF-5 is a second-generation two stage Chinese intercontinental ballistic missile. It has a length of 32.6 m and a diameter of 3.35 m.

The DF-5 (CSS-4) is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), designed to carry a 3 megaton (Mt) nuclear warhead to distance up to 12,000 km. The DF-5 is a silo-based, two-stage missile, and its rocket served as the basis for the space-launch vehicle Fengbao-Tempest (FB-1) used to launch satellites.

The Dong Feng-5, or DF-5, is China’s first Intercontinental Ballistic Missile to exceed 10,000km and was showcased during a military parade in 1983. Fitted with a single warhead, the original ICBM variant has a length of 32.6m, a diameter of 3.35m, and weighs 183,000 kilograms. [1]

Apr 23, 2024 · The DF-5 (Dong Feng-5 / CSS-4) is a silo-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It was the first ICBM that China developed, and has the longest range of any missile currently in its arsenal.

东风-5型洲际弹道导弹 （DF-5；北約代號： CSS-4 Mod 2）是 中华人民共和国 研制的一种两级液体燃料机动型 洲际弹道导弹，是中国研制的第一代洲际地对地战略导弹，1980年5月18日全程飞行试验成功，导弹飞行距离9070公里。

When the DF-5 was first tested in September 1971, it had a range of 10,000 to 12,000 kms which allowed it to threaten the western portions of the United States. Beginning in 1983 the Chinese inaugurated the improved DF-5A, with an increased of over 13,000 km and a more accurate guidance system.

Chinese intercontinental ballistic missile. Modernized DF-5 incorporating guidance and propulsion improvements developed for the CZ-series of launch vehicles. AKA: DF-5A;Dong-Feng 5A. Status: Active. First Launch: 1993-01-01. Last Launch: 2014-02-20. Number: 5 . Payload: 3,190 kg (7,030 lb). Gross mass: 181,000 kg (399,000 lb). Height: 32.61 m ...

Developed by China Academy of Launch Vehicle (CALT, also known as 1st Aerospace Academy), it is a silo-based, two-stage, liquid propellant ballistic missile. The missile carries a single 3 megatons nuclear warhead and has an effective range of 12,000km. The DF-5A is the improved variant with an extended range.

The DF-5A, CSS-4A East Wing Western designation, is a three-stage, liquid-fueled, silo-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by China. Its development started in the 1970s, performing the first full-range test in May 1980s and achieving initial operational capability with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in 1983.

Jun 5, 2024 · The Dongfeng-5 intercontinental ballistic missile, referred to as DF-5, is an important type of intercontinental ballistic missile equipped by the Rocket Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.