The DongFeng 11

The DongFeng 11 (Export name: M-11; NATO codename: CSS-7)

The DongFeng 11 (Export name: M-11; NATO codename: CSS-7) is a road-mobile, single-stage, short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) system developed by CASIC Sanjiang Space Group (also known as Base 066) located in Hubei Province. The missile and its 8-wheeled transporter-erector-launcher (TEL) vehicle bear some resemblance to the Russian SS-1C Scud-B. The DongFeng 11 was developed in the 1980s intended for the export market. An improved variant DongFeng 11A with extended range and greater accuracy was fielded by the PLA ground forces in 1999.

DongFeng-11 specifications:

Official name: DongFeng 11 (DF-11)

Export name: M-11

NATO reporting name: CSS-7

Contractor: CASIC Sanjiang Space Group (Base 066)

Service status: In service

Configuration: Single-stage, solid propellant

Deployment: Road mobile, 6X6 tractor truck + six-wheel trailer; or silo

Length: 7.5m (DF-11); 8.5m (DF-11A)

Diameter: 0.8m

Launch weight: 4,200kg

Warhead: 500kg HE

Range: 280~350km (DF-11); >500km (DF-11A)

Accuracy: CEP 500~600m (DF-11); <200m (DF-11A)

Launch preparation time: 15~30 min