DF-21
Sign in to saveThe Dongfeng 21 (DF-21; NATO reporting name CSS-5 - Dong-Feng () is a two-stage, solid-fuel, single-warhead medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) developed by China's Changfeng Mechanics and Electronics Technology Academy. A part of the Dongfeng missile family, the DF-21's development started in the late 1960s, and it was completed around 1985–86, but not deployed until 1991. It was developed from the JL-1 submarine-launched missile, and is China's first solid-fuel land-based missile. The U.S. Department of Defense in 2008 estimated that China had 60-80 missiles and 60 launchers; approximately
Key facts
- Weapon.is_missile
- yes
- Weapon.name
- DF-21/CSS-5 Mod 1
- Weapon.image
- DF-21A TEL - Chinese Military Museum Beijing.jpg
- Weapon.caption
- DF-21 and transporter erector launcher vehicle at the Beijing Military Museum.
- Weapon.origin
- China
- Weapon.type
- MRBM/IRBM
- Weapon.used_by
- People's Liberation Army Rocket Force Royal Saudi Strategic Missile Force
- Weapon.service
- 1991
- Weapon.engine
- Solid fueled
- Weapon.speed
- Mach 10 (estimated maximum before re-entry)
- Weapon.vehicle_range
- (DF-21/DF-21A) (DF-21C) (DF-21D ASBM)
- Weapon.filling
- conventional 600kg: 1, or 5-6 (improved variant) nuclear 200-300-500 kt nuclear
- Weapon.guidance
- Inertial + terminal active radar guidance
- Weapon.accuracy
- DF-21 700m, DF-21A 50m, DF-21B 10m CEP (with BeiDou Navigation Satellite System and active radar)
- Weapon.launch_platform
- Mobile launcher
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Article
14 sectionsContents
- DF-21/A/C (CSS-5 Mod-1/2/3)
- {{Anchor|DF-21D|CSS-5 Mod-4|Anti-ship ballistic missile}} DF-21D (CSS-5 Mod-4) Anti-ship ballistic missile
- Development
- Guidance and navigation
- Re-entry vehicle
- Impact on naval warfare
- Skepticism
- Appearances and deployments
- {{Anchor|DF-26|Dongfeng 26}} DF-26
- SC-19
- KF-21
- Saudi Arabian purchase
- See also
- References
The Dongfeng 21 (DF-21; NATO reporting name CSS-5 - Dong-Feng () is a two-stage, solid-fuel, single-warhead medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) developed by China's Changfeng Mechanics and Electronics Technology Academy. A part of the Dongfeng missile family, the DF-21's development started in the late 1960s, and it was completed around 1985–86, but not deployed until 1991. It was developed from the JL-1 submarine-launched missile, and is China's first solid-fuel land-based missile. The U.S. Department of Defense in 2008 estimated that China had 60-80 missiles and 60 launchers; approximately 10-11 missiles can be built annually.
Originally developed as a strategic weapon, the DF-21's later variants were designed for both nuclear and conventional missions. It is thought to be able to carry a high explosive, submunition for tactical/theater-level missions, or a 300 kt nuclear warhead for strategic strikes. The latest variant, the DF-21D, was said to be the world's first anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM). The DF-21 has also been developed into the SC-19, an anti-ballistic missile and anti-satellite missile. , its KF-21 air-launched ballistic missile variant represents China's only air capability within its nuclear triad.