Dongfeng-12(DF-12)

Name Dongfeng 12(DF-12/ M-20/ M-20A / M20B/ CSS-X-15/ A/MGG-2)
Image DF-12
Country of origin China (CALT)
Variants M20A
M20B (Anti-ship varient)
Type Short range ballastic missile (SRBM)
Range 280 km
Max altitude Not known
Length 7.8 m
Diameter 0.75
Fin span 0.92 m
Mass 4010 kg
Warhead 400 kg High-explosive, submunition, earth-penetrator, thermobaric
Warhead yield Not known
Max Speed Not known
Propulsion Solid propellant
Engine Single stage solid rocket motor
Guidance Beidou GPS, INS, laser guidance
Launch platform Road-mobile transporter erector launcher
Service period 2013-Present
Accuracy CEP: 30-50 m
Description The Dongfeng-11 (DF-11), also known as the CSS-7, is a Chinese short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) playing a key role in China’s conventional military capabilities. It’s a solid-fueled, single-stage missile, enabling rapid deployment and launch. The DF-11 has an estimated range of around 300 km, making it suitable for targeting locations within a relatively close theater of operations. It is primarily designed for conventional strikes, carrying high-explosive or other conventional warheads. While its primary role is conventional, the possibility of it carrying a nuclear warhead exists, adding a strategic dimension. The DF-11 is road-mobile, enhancing its survivability and making it more challenging for adversaries to locate and neutralize. This road mobility increases its tactical flexibility.
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