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Dong Feng 5A

Missile · China

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Chinese intercontinental ballistic missile. Modernized DF-5 incorporating guidance and propulsion improvements developed for the CZ-series of launch vehicles.

Maximum range: 13,030 km (8,090 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 1. Warhead yield: 3,300 KT. CEP: 0.44 km (0.27 mi). Boost Propulsion: Storable liquid rocket, N2O4/UDMH. Initial Operational Capability: 1981. Total Number Built: 4.

Family
ICBM
Country
China
Launch Sites
Jiuquan LA2B
Agency
CALT

Chronology

5 events

1993

Launch Site: Jiuquan. Launch Complex: Jiuquan LA2B. Launch Pad: LA2B?. LV Family: CZ. Launch Vehicle: Dong Feng 5A.
  • Nation: China. Agency: XPRC. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1995

Launch Site: Taiyuan. LV Family: CZ. Launch Vehicle: Dong Feng 5A.
  • Nation: China. Agency: XPRC. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1997

Launch Site: Taiyuan. LV Family: CZ. Launch Vehicle: Dong Feng 5A.
  • Nation: China. Agency: XPRC. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

2012 August 20

Launch Site: Taiyuan. LV Family: CZ. Launch Vehicle: Dong Feng 5A.
  • RV - . Nation: China. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Test mission..

2002

Launch Site: Taiyuan. LV Family: CZ. Launch Vehicle: Dong Feng 5A.
  • Nation: China. Agency: XPRC. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).