DF-15
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The Dong-Feng 15 (a.k.a. DF-15, M-9, CSS-6) is a short-range ballistic missile developed by the People's Republic of China. The DF-15 and the newer DF-16 are thought to be the only non-nuclear missiles in use by the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force. The U.S. Department of Defense estimated in 2008 that China had 315–355 DF-15 missiles and 90–110 launchers.[3]
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Dong Feng 15 | |
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Type | SRBM |
Service history | |
In service | 1990–present |
Used by | PRC |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Academy of Rocket Motors Technology |
Specifications | |
Mass | 6,200 kg |
Length | 9.1 m |
Diameter | 1.0 m |
Warhead | Nuclear 50-350 Kt, or conventional Maneuverable reentry vehicles [1] |
Blast yield | 90 kt |
Engine | Single-stage solid-propellant rocket |
Operational range | 600 km (370 mi) (DF-15) 900 km (560 mi) (DF-15A) 800 km (500 mi) (DF-15B) 700 km (430 mi) (DF-15C) |
Guidance system | Astro-inertial guidance (including ring-laser gyroscope) + Beidou |
Accuracy | 10 m[1][2] |
Launch platform | Road-mobile TEL |
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