Chinese Military Photos（new thread）

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2012.04.20 The carrier left DaLian port for sea trial again

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SA342 helicopter in PLA, 80s imported from France

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Grenade training for newbie soldier nearly kill himself, fortunately the security officer saved his life =) :

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Question regarding the Gazelles, are they still in service? WZ-19 replacing them?

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Question regarding the Gazelles, are they still in service? WZ-19 replacing them?

Yes, these Gazelles still service in PLA army aviation brigade of the 38th Army.
But i remeber China only totally imported 8x Gazelles from France at 1988 (and one "Dolphin" produce line,later develop domestic Z-9 helicopter family), so ... small numbers because during the 1970s~1980s PRC was very poor can't afford the price of western equipments.

WZ-19 will replace PLA Army's WZ-9G/WZ-9 light armed helicopter.

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Today i wanna share some Chinese DongFeng series of ballistic missile pics, including all DongFeng missile modles and their specifications =).

Chinese DongFeng series of ballistic missile: DongFeng-1
Nothing to say, it's the first ballistic missile made by Chinese ppl, related sources from USSR P-2 missile. DongFeng-1 ballistic missile successfully launched at 1960.11.05.But DongFeng-1 didn't have the chance to serve in PLA, after related test DongFeng-1 walked into museum. DongFeng-1 is the beginner of Chinese domestic ballistic missile industry, China trained missile designers through building DongFeng-1 ballistic missile in 1960s.

DongFeng-1 specifications:
Official name: DongFeng 1 (DF-1)
Service status: test missile, no deployment
Configuration: Single-stage, liquid propellant
Deployment: on towed trailer
Length: 17.68m
Body diameter: 1.65m
Launch weight: 20,400kg
Range: 600km
Re-entry vehicle mass: 1,300kg
Accuracy: unknown
Launch preparation time: unknown

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DongFeng 2 (CSS-1) Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
http://www.globalmil.com/Military/St...9/1213/51.html

The DongFeng 2 (NATO code name: CSS-1) is a single-stage, liquid-propellant, road-mobile, medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) developed by the Ministry of Defence 5th Academy (now China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, CALT). The DongFeng 2 is China’s first indigenously developed ballistic missile. The development of the DongFeng 2 began in the late 1950s. The DongFeng 2 development encountered some serious difficulties due to Soviet Union’s withdrawal of its technical assistance in 1960. The first test launch of the DongFeng 2 in March 1962 failed. The redesigned DongFeng 2A was successfully launched on 29 June 1964. On 27 December 1966, a DongFeng 2A missile carrying a 12kT atomic warhead was launched from Jiuquan and the missile hit the target in Lop Nor 800km away. The DongFeng 2A entered operational service with the PLA in the late 1960s, and was completely retired from active duty in the early 1980s.

DongFeng-2 specifications:
Official name: DongFeng 2 (DF-2)
NATO reporting name: CSS-1
Contractor: MND 5th Academy
Service status: Retired
Configuration: Single-stage, liquid propellant
Deployment: Road-mobile on towed trailer
Length: 20.61m
Body diameter: 1.65m
Wingspan: 2.13m
Launch weight: 31,900kg
Range: 1,250km
Re-entry vehicle mass: 1,500kg
Accuracy: CEP 4,000m
Launch preparation time: 120~180 min

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DongFeng 3 (CSS-2) Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
http://www.globalmil.com/Military/St...9/1213/52.html

The DF-3 is China’s first operational intermediate-range ballistic missile. The missile is a single-stage, liquid-propellant design carrying a single nuclear warhead.The DongFeng-3 (DF-3, NATO designation: CSS-2) is a single-warhead, single-stage, liquid-propellant, intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). Developed in the 1960, it is China's first independently developed ballistic missile. The DF-3A is the improved variant with extended range developed in the early 1980s. A total of 150~200 DF-3/3A missiles are believed to have been deployed, with 30~40 remaining in service today.

DongFeng-3 specifications:
Configuration: Single stage liquid
Length: 21.2m
Diameter: 2.25m
Launch Weight: 64,000kg
Propellant: Liquid fuel (Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine/Nitrogen Tetroxide mix [UDMH/N2H4])
Guidance: Inertial
Range: 2,500km (DF-3); 2,800km (DF-3A)
Deployment: Launch pad + road mobile
Re-entry Vehicle Mass: 2,150kg
Warhead: Single 1,000~3,000kT
CEP: 2,000~3,000m (DF-3); 1,000m (DF-3A)
Launch Preparation Time: 120~180 min

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DongFeng 4 (CSS-3) Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
http://www.globalmil.com/Military/St...0/0107/69.html

The DongFeng 4 (NATO reporting name: CSS-3) liquid-propellant, two-stage intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) was developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT, also known as 1st Space Academy) in the 1960s. The missile entered operational service in the early 1980s, with approximately 20 missiles (2008 Pentagon report) currently deployed by the PLA Second Artillery Corps. The DongFeng 4 was also used to develop PRC’s first space launch vehicle Changzheng 1 (Long March 1), which sent the country’s first satellite into the orbit in 1970.

DongFeng-4 specifications:
Official name: DongFeng 4 (DF-4)
NATO reporting name: CSS-3
Contractor: China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT)
Service status: In service
Configuration: Two-stage, liquid propellant
Deployment: Silo and semi-mobile (towed trailer)
Propellant: Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine/Nitrogen Tetroxide mix (UDMH/N2H4)
Length: 28m
Diameter: 2.25m
Launch weight: 82,000kg
Range: 4,750km
Re-entry vehicle mass: 2,200kg
Warhead: Single, 1,000~3,000kT yield thermalnuclear
Guidance: Inertial
Accuracy: CEP 1,500m
Launch preparation time: 3~5 hours (mobile), or 2~3 hours (silo)

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DongFeng 5 (CSS-4) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
http://www.globalmil.com/Military/St...0/0107/70.html

The Dong Feng-5 (DF-5, NATO codename: CSS-4) is China’s first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Developed by China Academy of Launch Vehicle (CALT, also known as 1st Aerospace Academy), it is a silo-based, two-stage, liquid propellant ballistic missile. The missile carries a single 3 megatons nuclear warhead and has an effective range of 12,000km. The DF-5A is the improved variant with an extended range. The PLA currently deploys approximately 24~36 of this missile deployed in central China.

DongFeng-5 specifications:
Configuration: Two stage liquid
Length: 33m
Diameter: 3.4m
Launch Weight: 183,000kg
Propellant: Liquid fuel (Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine/Nitrogen Tetroxide mix [UDMH/N2H4])
Guidance: Inertial with onboard computer
Range: 12,000km (DF-5); >13,000km (DF-5A)
Deployment: Silo and launch pad
Re-entry Vehicle Mass: ~3,000kg
Warhead: Single 3,000~5,000kT
CEP: ~1,000m
Launch Preparation Time: 120 min (mobile), or 45~60 min (in silo)

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DongFeng 11 (CSS-7) Short-Range Ballistic Missile
http://www.globalmil.com/Military/St.../0224/148.html

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

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DongFeng 15 (CSS-6) Short-Range Ballistic Missile
http://www.globalmil.com/Military/St.../0221/144.html

China’s most capable conventional short-range ballistic missile, the DF-15 is the mainstay of the PLA sub-strategic missile force.
The DongFeng 15 (Export name: M-9; NATO codename: CSS-6) is a solid-fuel, short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) system developed by CASC China Academy of Rocket Motor Technology (ARMT, also known as 4th Space Academy). The missile became famous during the 1996 Taiwan Strait crisis when the PLA launched several missiles as a warning to Taiwan’s independent trend. It is the only non-nuclear missile in service with the PLA Second Artillery Corps (strategic missile force). The improved variants DongFeng 15B and DongFeng 15C were spotted in service with the PLA recently.

DongFeng-15 specifications:
Official name: DongFeng 15 (DF-15)
Export name: M-9
NATO reporting name: CSS-6
Contractor: CASIC 4th Academy
Service status: In service
Configuration: Single-stage (DF-15) or two-stage (DF-15B, DF-15C), solid propellant
Deployment: Road mobile, 6X6 tractor truck + six-wheel trailer; or silo
Length: 9.1m (DF-15)
Diameter: 1.0m
Launch weight: 6,200kg
Warhead: 500kg HE
Range: 600km (DF-15)
Guidance: Inertial + GPS
Accuracy: CEP 150~500m; or 30~50m on the later variants
Launch preparation time: 15~30 min

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DongFeng 21 (CSS-5) Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
http://www.globalmil.com/Military/St.../0128/103.html

The DongFeng 21 (NATO code name: CSS-5) is a two-stage, solid-propellant, single-warhead medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) system developed by China Changfeng Mechanics and Electronics Technology Academy (also known as 2nd Space Academy). The missile design is based on the two-stage JuLang 1 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). The DongFeng 21 is capable of delivering a 500kT nuclear warhead over a distance of 1,800km. Some DongFeng 21 missiles are reportedly armed with a conventional warhead. The improved DongFeng 21A with extended range was reportedly introduced in 1996. China has also developed the Kaituozhe 1 (KT-1) space launch vehicle based on the DongFeng 21 design.

DongFeng-21 specifications:
Official name: DongFeng 21 (DF-21)
NATO reporting name: CSS-5
Contractor: CASIC 2nd Academy
Service status: In service
Configuration: Two-stage, solid propellant
Deployment: Road mobile, 6X6 tractor truck + six-wheel trailer; or silo
Length: 10.7m
Diameter: 1.4m
Launch weight: 14,700kg
Range: 1,770km
Re-entry vehicle mass: 600kg
Warhead: One single 500kT yield, or conventional
Guidance: Inertial + terminal radar guidance
Accuracy: CEP 300~400m

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DongFeng 21C or DongFeng25 (CSS-5 Mod-3) Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
http://www.globalmil.com/Military/St.../0130/113.html

The PLA Second Artillery Corps fielded a new type conventionally-armed, solid-propellant, mobile-launch medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) in 2004~05. Carried and launched from a wheeled 10X10 transporter-erector-launcher (TEL) vehicle, the missile is believed to be capable of delivering a single and multiple conventional warheads weighing 2,000kg and have a maximum range of 1,700km.