Dongfeng (missile) vs Surya missile

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The DF-4 ( CSS-3 ) "Chingyu" is China's first two-stage ballistic missile, with 5,550-7,000 km range and 2,200 kg payload (3 Mt nuclear warhead). It was developed in late 1960s to provide strike capability against Moscow and Guam. The DF-4 missile also served as basis for China's first space launch vehicle, Chang Zheng 1 ( Long March 1 ). Approx. 20 DF-4's remain in service, and are scheduled to be replaced by DF-31 by 2010–2015.^[source]Dongfeng (missile) · Dongfeng missiles / Dongfeng 4 (CSS-3); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

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 missile was developed in the 1960s, and entered service in 1981. In the mid 1990s, an improved variant, the DF-5A, was produced with improved range (>13,000 km).^[source]Dongfeng (missile) · Dongfeng missiles / Dongfeng 5 (CSS-4); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The DF-11 ( CSS-7 , also M-11 for export), is a road-mobile SRBM designed by Wang Zhenhua at the Sanjiang Missile Corporation (also known as the 066 Base) in the late 1970s. Unlike previous Chinese ballistic missiles, the DF-11 use solid fuel , which greatly reduces launch preparation time to around 15–30 minutes, while liquid-fuelled missiles such as the DF-5 require up to 2 hours of pre-launch preparation. The DF-11 has a range of 300 km and an 800 kg payload. An improved DF-11A version has increased range of >825 km. The range of the M-11 does not violate the limits set by the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). Estimates on the number of DF-11s in service vary between 500 and 600.^[source]Dongfeng (missile) · Dongfeng missiles / Dongfeng 11 (CSS-7); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Its range is officially between 100–280 km (62–174 mi), but given MTCR restrictions, actual maximum range may be up to 400–420 km (250–260 mi). With guidance provided by inertial navigation and Beidou , accuracy is 30 meters CEP; since the missile is controlled throughout the entire flight path, it can be re-targeted mid-flight. The DF-12 is 7.815 m (25.64 ft) long, 0.75 m (2.5 ft) in diameter, has a take-off weight of 4,010 kg (8,840 lb), and an 880 lb (400 kg) warhead that can deliver cluster, high explosive fragmentation, penetration, or high-explosive incendiary payloads. They are fired from an 8×8 transporter erector launcher (TEL) that holds two missiles.^[source]Dongfeng (missile) · Dongfeng missiles / Dongfeng 12 (CSS-X-15); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The DF-15 ( CSS-6 , also M-9 for export) was developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC, previously known as the 5th Aerospace Academy)'s Academy of Rocket Motor Technology (ARMT, also known as the 4th Academy). The missile is a single-stage, solid-fuel SRBM with a 600 km range and a 500 kg payload. During the 1995-1996 Taiwan strait crisis , the PLA launched six DF-15's near Taiwan in a demonstration of the missile's capability. Although the DF-15 is marketed for export, its range would violate the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) agreement. In September of 2026, Saudia Arabia appeared to have launched a DF-15 in strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen. Approximately 300-350 DF-15's are in service with the PLA Rocket Force.^[source]Dongfeng (missile) · Dongfeng missiles / Dongfeng 15 (CSS-6); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The DF-16 ( CSS-11 ) is a new-model missile that has a longer range than the DF-15, between 800–1,000 km (500–620 mi). In March 2011, Taiwan believed that China had begun deploying the missiles. The DF-16 represents an increased threat to Taiwan because it is more difficult to intercept for anti-ballistic missiles systems such as the MIM-104 Patriot PAC-3 . Due to its increased range, the missile has to climb to higher altitudes before descending, giving more time for gravity to accelerate it on re-entry, faster than a PAC-3 could effectively engage it.^[source]Dongfeng (missile) · Dongfeng missiles / Dongfeng 16 (CSS-11); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The DF-16 is an MRBM longer and wider than previous models with a 1,000–1,500 kg (2,200–3,300 lb) warhead and 5-10 meter accuracy. Its bi-conic warhead structure leaves room for potential growth to include specialized terminally guided and deep penetrating warheads. It is launched from a 10×10 wheeled TEL similar to that of the DF-21, but instead of a "cold launch" missile storage tube it uses a new protective "shell" to cover the missile. It is also capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.^[source]Dongfeng (missile) · Dongfeng missiles / Dongfeng 16 (CSS-11); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The DF-21 ( CSS-5 ) is a two-stage, solid-fuel MRBM developed by the 2nd Aerospace Academy (now China Changfeng Mechanics and Electronics Technology Academy) in the late 1970s. It was the first solid-fuelled ballistic missile deployed by the Second Artillery Corp. The missile carries a single 500 kt nuclear warhead, with up to 2,500 km (1,600 mi) range. The DF-21 also served as the basis for the submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) JL-1 (CSS-N-3), used on the Xia -class SSBN .^[source]Dongfeng (missile) · Dongfeng missiles / Dongfeng 21 (CSS-5); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

In 1996, an improved variant, the DF-21A, was introduced. In 2010, 60-80 DF-21/DF-21A were estimated to be in service. This number may have increased since then. Sources say Saudi Arabia bought a DF-21 in 2007.^[source]Dongfeng (missile) · Dongfeng missiles / Dongfeng 21 (CSS-5); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The latest variant, the DF-21D, has a maximum range exceeding 1,450 kilometres (900 mi; 780 nmi) according to the U.S. National Air and Space Intelligence Center . It is hailed as the world's first anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) system, capable of targeting a moving carrier strike group from long-range, land-based mobile launchers. The DF-21D is thought to employ maneuverable reentry vehicles (MaRVs) with a terminal guidance system. It may have been tested in 2005–2006. The launch of the Jianbing-5/YaoGan-1 and Jianbing-6/YaoGan-2 satellites offering targeting information from synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and visual imaging, respectively.^[source]Dongfeng (missile) · Dongfeng missiles / Dongfeng 21 (CSS-5); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The DF-25 was a mobile-launch, two-stage, solid-fuel IRBM with a range of 3,200 kilometres (2,000 mi). Development was allegedly cancelled in 1996. The U.S. Department of Defense in its 2013 report to Congress on China's military developments made no mention of the DF-25 as a missile in service.^[source]Dongfeng (missile) · Dongfeng missiles / Dongfeng 25; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The DF-26C is an IRBM with a range of at least 5,000 km (3,100 mi), far enough to reach U.S. naval bases in Guam . Few details are known, but it is believed to be solid-fuelled and road-mobile, allowing it to be stored in underground bunkers and fired at short notice, hence difficult to counter. It is possible that the DF-26C is a follow-up version of the DF-21. Possible warheads include conventional, nuclear or even maneuverable anti-ship and hypersonic glide warheads.^[source]Dongfeng (missile) · Dongfeng missiles / Dongfeng 26 (CSS-18); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The DF-27 (CH-SS-X-24) is an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), equipped with a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) warhead. The ballistic missile was in development as of 2021, with a range of 5,000 km to 8,000 km.^[source]Dongfeng (missile) · Dongfeng missiles / Dongfeng 27; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The DF-41 ( CSS-20 ) is a solid-fuel ICBM equipped to carry ten or twelve MIRV warheads . With an estimated range between 12,000 - 15,000 km, it is believed to surpass the range of the US's LGM-30 Minuteman ICBM to become the world's longest range missile.^[source]Dongfeng (missile) · Dongfeng missiles / Dongfeng 41 (CSS-20); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage