Name	Dongfeng 27(DF-27/CSS-X-24)
Image (ai generated)
Country of origin	China
Variants	Land-attack Anti-ship
Type	Hypersonic Glide Vehicle-armed Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) - Inter-continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Range	5000-8000 km
Max altitude	Not known
Length	Not known
Diameter	Unknown
Fin span	Unknown
Mass	Unknown
Warhead	Nuclear or Conventional
Warhead yield	Unknown
Max Speed	Unknown
Propulsion	Solid booster (initial stage), Other stages not known
Engine	Unknown
Guidance	Unknown
Launch platform	Road-mobile transporter erector launcher
Service period	2021(IOC)-Present
Accuracy	Unknown
Description	The DF-27, a hypersonic ballistic missile developed by China, has garnered significant attention due to its advanced capabilities and potential implications for regional security. With a range of 5,000 to 8,000 kilometers, this intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) can strike targets across the Asia-Pacific region, including US military bases in Guam and other strategic locations. What sets the DF-27 apart is its “hypersonic glide” capability, enabling it to maneuver mid-flight and evade missile defense systems. This feature, combined with its high speed of at least Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound, minimum speed to consider a body hypersonic), makes it challenging to track and intercept. The missile is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads, further amplifying its potential impact.
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