Offense platform · China
Dongfeng-5C (DF-5C)
Model: DF-5C
The DF-5C is a silo-based liquid-fueled ICBM, an upgraded variant of the DF-5 family. It is believed capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads. Current stock: Dozens of active units remain. Production: Complicated by liquid-fuel systems and silo infrastructure. Historical Usage: A cornerstone of China's deterrent since the 1980s. Countermeasures: Requires layered missile defense, including space-based sensors and interceptors.
Configured simulation parameters
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- Munition
- DF-5C ICBM
- Ammunition type
- missile
- Target class
- ballistic missile
- Range
- 12,000,000 m
- Speed
- 7,300 m/s
- Mass
- 183,000 kg
- Unit cost
- 25,000,000 USD
Sources and interpretation
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