Dongfeng-2(DF-2)
| Name | Dongfeng 2(DF-2/CSS-1) |
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| Country of origin | China |
| Variants | DF-2 DF-2A |
| Type | Medium range ballastic missile |
| Range | 1250 km |
| Max altitude | 200 km |
| Length | 20.61 m (DF-2A) |
| Diameter | 1.65 m (DF-2A) |
| Mass | 31900 kg(DF-2A) |
| Warhead | 1500 kg (DF-2) (Speculated) 1290 kg (DF-2A) |
| Max Speed | Not known |
| Propulsion | Storable liquid rocket fuel |
| Engine | Liquid propulsion engine |
| Guidance | Radio guidance systems (DF-2) Autonomous gyroscopic guidance (DF-2A) |
| Launch platform | Ground based launcher |
| Service period | 1960-1980 (Speculated) |
| Accuracy | 3.71 km |
| Description | The Dongfeng-2 (DF-2), also known as the CSS-1, was China’s first medium-range ballistic missile. It was developed in the 1960s based on the Soviet R-12 Dvina missile. The DF-2 had a range of around 1250 kilometers, making it a significant advancement in China’s missile capabilities. It played a crucial role in China’s nuclear deterrence strategy, though its operational deployment was limited. |
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Disclaimer: This information is based on publicly available sources and should be considered for general knowledge purposes only.