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. It weighs in at 183,000 kilograms and it has an estimated range of 13,000 to 16,000 kilometers.

Apr 23, 2024 · It was the first ICBM that China developed, and has the longest range of any missile currently in its arsenal. These missiles are capable of delivering large nuclear payloads throughout the United States and Western Europe. 1. The second stage of the DF-5B, disassembled for transport. Photo: PLA. DF-5B second stage. Photo: Wikimedia.

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] .

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。 改进型“东风-5甲”型洲际导弹，在基本型基础上，增加了射程和打击精度 [2]。 增强型“东风-5乙”，则在改进型“东风-5甲”型的基础上，又增加了分导式弹头功能 [6]。 最新型“东风-5丙”型，则可携带10枚分导式核弹头，以19倍超高音速再入大气层，并且可 …

The DF5 (Chinese: 东风5 (Dōngfēng 5) or "East Wind") is a diesel-electric locomotive used by China Railway in the People's Republic of China. It has been in production since 1976 and was still produced as of 2006 by several local companies. It is the most common road switcher locomotive in China and is used for yard and road switching duties.

The Dongfeng 5 (DF-5/CSS-4) Chinese Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missile is a silo-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It was the first ICBM that China developed, and has...

Although deployed in very limited numbers as an ICBM, this rocket became the basis for an entire family of space launch vehicles and the foundation of the Chinese space program. AKA: CSS-4;DF-5;Dong-Feng 5. Status: Active. First Launch: 1971-09-10. Last Launch: 1989-01-01. Number: 15 . Payload: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb).

The Dong Feng-5 (DF-5) is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The two-stage, liquid-propellant missile has a range of 10,000 - 13,000 km. It has also been developed into the Chang Zheng-2 (CZ-2) space launch vehicle.

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.

China developed an intercontinental ballistic missile, code-named Dongfeng-5, in the mid-1960s, with a range of more than 12,000 kilometers. It could carry a thermonuclear warhead...