Dongfeng-1(DF-1/SS-2)

Name Dongfeng 1(DF-1/SS-2)
Image Dongfeng-1(DF-1/SS-2)
Country of origin China
Type Short range ballastic missile
Range 590 km
Max altitude 100 km
Length 17.60 m
Diameter 1.65 m
Mass 20400 kg
Warhead 500 kg
Max Speed Not known
Propulsion Liquid fuel (Alcohol with liquid oxygen (LOX))
Engine RD-101 rocket engine
Guidance Radio guidance systems
Launch platform Ground based launcher
Service period 1960-1970
Accuracy Not known
Description The Dongfeng-1 (DF-1), also known as the SS-1, was China’s first ballistic missile. It was a reverse-engineered version of the Soviet R-2 missile, based on German V-2 rocket technology. The DF-1 was a short-range ballistic missile with a limited range, primarily intended for training purposes. While it had limited operational significance, it played a crucial role in the development of China’s ballistic missile program, laying the foundation for subsequent advancements in missile technology.
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