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Missile ForcesChina

DF-16 (Dongfeng 16)

Short-range ballistic missileFielded 2011Pending verification

Also known as: CSS-11

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DF-16 (Dongfeng 16)
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeShort-range ballistic missile
Alternative designationsCSS-11
Date of introduction2011
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerPrime contractor: Sanjiang Space Group, China Chinese Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), Beijing, ChinaMed[1]
BasingRoad-mobile/Medium-Range Ballistic MissileMed[1]
GuidanceInertial, GPSMed[1]
Accuracy (CEP)5 m circular error probableMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length7.8 m26 ftMed[1]
Diameter1.2 m4 ftMed[1]
Flight performance
Propulsionsolid fuel, two-stage rocketMed[1]
Payload and range
Warhead1-3 x high-explosive or sub-munitionMed[1]
Maximum range800–1,000 km497–621 mi · 432–540 nmi800 – 1,000 kmMed[1]
Payload500–1,000 kg1,102–2,205 lbMed[1]
Variants
Missile VariantsDF-11, DF-15[1]
Summary

The DF-16 (Dongfeng 16) Chinese Short-Range Ballistic Missile is one of China’s most advanced SRBMs. First deemed operational in September 2015, the new weapon system has achieved 11 successes out of 11 test launches and is an improved model of the DF-11 and the DF-15.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaPakistan
Sources
  1. DF-16 (Dongfeng 16) Chinese Short-Range Ballistic Missile, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)