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CSS-2
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Also known as 北约代号:CSS-2

The DF-3A (NATO: CSS-2) is a Chinese liquid-fueled, single-stage, nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile. It entered service with the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force in 1971, and its units were fully converted to the DF-21 by 2014. The missile was used as the basis for China's first launch vehicle, the Long March 1.

Key facts

Weapon.is_missile
yes
Weapon.name
DF-3A/CSS-2(US)
Weapon.image
DF-3 misil.svg
Weapon.image_size
120
Weapon.origin
China
Weapon.type
IRBM
Weapon.service
1971–2014 (China)1988–present (Saudi Arabia)
Weapon.used_by
China, Saudi Arabia
Weapon.engine
liquid fueled (4x YF-1 rocket engines)
Weapon.length
24 m
Weapon.vehicle_range
4,000-5,000 km
Weapon.filling
Nuclear, possibly 3 × warheads or 1 × warhead
Weapon.guidance
Astro-inertial guidance
Weapon.accuracy
0.6-2.4 miles (1000-4000 m) CEP

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Wikidata facts

Country of origin
China
Image
DF 3.jpg
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service entry
1971-01-01
Commons category
DF-3
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Article · Deutsch

Die CSS-2 ist eine landgestützte ballistische Mittelstreckenrakete der Volksrepublik China. Bei den chinesischen Streitkräften trägt die Rakete die Bezeichnung DF-3 oder Dongfeng 3.

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