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Missile ForcesChina

DF-4 (Dongfeng 4)

Intermediate-range ballistic missileFielded 1980Pending verification

Also known as: CSS-3

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Missile length 28.05 m
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System
TypeIntermediate-range ballistic missile
Alternative designationsCSS-3
Date of introduction1980
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerFactory 211 (Capital Astronautics Co.)Med[1]
BasingTransportableMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length28.05 m92 ftMed[1]
Diameter2.25 m7 ftMed[1]
Launch weight82,000 kg180,779 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
PropulsionTwo-stage, storable liquid propellantMed[1]
Payload and range
WarheadSingle nuclear warhead, 1-3 MT yieldMed[1]
Maximum range4,500–5,000 km2,796–3,107 mi · 2,430–2,700 nmi4,500 - 5,000 kmMed[1]
Summary

The Dongfeng 4 (DF-4/CSS-3) Chinese Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) is a two-stage, transportable, liquid-fueled intermediate to intercontinental ballistic missile (IRBM/ICBM) that entered service in 1980. It was expected to be decommissioned by 2005, but one brigade remains operational near Lingbao, Henan province.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. DF-4 (Dongfeng 4) Chinese Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
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  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import