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China is developing an ASBM based on a variant of the CSS-5 MRBM as a part of its anti-access strategy. The missile has a range in excess of 1,500 km, is armed with a maneuverable warhead, and when incorporated into a sophisticated command and control system, is intended to provide the PLA the capability to attack ships at sea, including aircraft carriers in the western Pacific Ocean.
DF-21C
Its DF-21C is believed to be a derivation on the DF-21/DF-25 for the so called SC-19/KS-19 ASAT ground based system. This is a land variant with improved range capability DF-21. This is the first time this DF-21C has been fully displayed publicly in the practice parade of September 6th for the October 1, 2009, 60th. anniversary parade.
Specifications
Contractor Academy of Rocket Motors Technology - ARMT
Operator Second Artillery Corps
Basing •Chuxiong
•Jianshui
•Lianxiwang
•Tonghua
Configuration Two Stage
Length [meters] 10.7
Diameter [meters] 1.4
Mass [kilograms] 14,700
Propellant Solid
Guidance Inertial
First Flight May 1985
IOC 1989-1991
Deployment Mobile
Range (km) 1,800
Re-entry Vehicle Mass (kg) 600
Warhead Yield 200-300 KT
CEP (meters) 300-400
Launch Preparation Time 10-15 minutes
http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/china/df-21.htm
DF-21C
Its DF-21C is believed to be a derivation on the DF-21/DF-25 for the so called SC-19/KS-19 ASAT ground based system. This is a land variant with improved range capability DF-21. This is the first time this DF-21C has been fully displayed publicly in the practice parade of September 6th for the October 1, 2009, 60th. anniversary parade.
Specifications
Contractor Academy of Rocket Motors Technology - ARMT
Operator Second Artillery Corps
Basing •Chuxiong
•Jianshui
•Lianxiwang
•Tonghua
Configuration Two Stage
Length [meters] 10.7
Diameter [meters] 1.4
Mass [kilograms] 14,700
Propellant Solid
Guidance Inertial
First Flight May 1985
IOC 1989-1991
Deployment Mobile
Range (km) 1,800
Re-entry Vehicle Mass (kg) 600
Warhead Yield 200-300 KT
CEP (meters) 300-400
Launch Preparation Time 10-15 minutes
http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/china/df-21.htm
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