Dongfeng-4(DF-4)

Name Dongfeng 4(DF-4/CSS-3)
Image Dongfeng-4(DF-4)
Country of origin China
Variants DF-4/CSS-3
DF-4A
Type Intermediate range ballastic missile (IRBM)
Intercontinental ballastic missile (ICBM) (According to some other sources)
Range 4760 km
Max altitude 500 km
Length 28.05 m
Diameter 2.25 m
Fin span 2.74 m
Mass 82000 kg
Warhead 2190 kg Nuclear, 1 warhead (DF-4)
3 warheads (DF-4A)
Warhead yield 3300 kt (max)
Max Speed Not known
Propulsion SL Nitric acid+N2O4 (AK-27)/UDMH
Engine Dual-stage liquid fueled engine (1 x DF3-YF2A + 1 x DF4-YF3)
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance or stellar-inertial guidance
Launch platform Ground silo-based launcher
Service period 1981-2018/2019 (Speculated)
Accuracy CEP: 1.19-1.5 km
Description The Dongfeng-4 (DF-4), also known as the CSS-3, is a two-stage, liquid-fueled, road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by China. It entered service in the late 1970s and was a significant advancement in China’s strategic missile capabilities. The DF-4 has a range of approximately 4,500-7,000 kilometers, allowing it to reach targets across much of Asia and parts of Europe. It carries a single nuclear warhead and is designed for a silo-based launch. While less numerous than some other Chinese ICBMs, the DF-4 remains an important component of China’s nuclear arsenal. It has undergone upgrades over the years, improving its accuracy and reliability.
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