China tested the latest version of the DF-5C ICBM capable of delivering 10 warheads to a range of 15 kilometers

China has conducted another test of a new intercontinental ballistic missile DF-5C with a maximum range of 12-15 thousand kilometers. This is reported by Chinese military blogs on the Chinese social network Weibo.

The rocket was reportedly launched from the Taiyuan Space Center northwest of the city of the same name in Shanxi province. The warheads of the missile, having overcome the prescribed distance, hit targets at a training ground in Western China, presumably in the Takla Makan desert in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The DF-5C is a two-stage multiple-warhead liquid-propellant ICBM with 10 individually targetable pods, each of which can carry a nuclear warhead. The previous version of the DF-5B ICBM carried six to eight warheads. According to information from unofficial sources, the Dongfeng 5 (DF-5) ICBM is launched from a special mine. ICBM length - 32,6 m, diameter - 3,35 m, weight - 183 tons. Range of destruction of targets from 12 to 15 thousand kilometers.

For the first time, tests of the latest version of the DF-5C ICBM were reported in 2017, and the US press wrote about this with reference to American intelligence, which very closely monitors Beijing's developments in this area. After all, a potential adversary, after all. As was then reported, the rocket was also launched from the Taiyuan Space Center in Shanxi province, it delivered 10 inert warheads to a test site in a desert region in western China.

The Chinese spaceport Taiyuan is located at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level near the city of the same name in Kelan County, Xinzhou City in Shanxi Province. The spaceport is used for testing and launching scientific satellites, application satellites and launch vehicles.

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[bairat]

There are so many words, but the main thing - which state this rocket will reach, is not in the article. All by yourself, measure with pens on the map.

[impostor]

The characteristics are very similar to the R36M Voevoda, but much lighter

[D16]

but much easier

The weight to be thrown is definitely less. It is unlikely that they gathered to load blocks of half a megaton, what kind of complex for overcoming missile defense systems is unknown. It is not certain that he is there.

[impostor]

MIRV what is there what is the limit of 10, and the weight to be thrown ... let's not guess, perhaps comparable. In any case, the RS-28 is long-range

[bayard]

Quote: impostor

The characteristics are very similar to the R36M Voevoda, but much lighter

This is it in one of the iterations. By the mid-90s, they (the Chinese) recruited almost all of the Yuzhnoye Design Bureau. Not cheap.
And the fact that the starting weight is less than the last modification (Voevoda), so apparently the blocks themselves are lighter. The first modifications of the R-36 had such a starting weight.
But they already have a somewhat lighter version of "Well Done", also lighter than the original, but the range is sufficient. And BB is from 6 to 10.
And now they are building positional areas for hundreds of such (both liquid and TT) missiles at an accelerated pace.
When they achieve what they want, their missiles will be heavier and more powerful than Russian ones. For our main TT missile "Yars" is two times lighter than the occupied "Molodets".
This is how China removes the last barrier to not only economic but also military leadership.
And we need to get out of the SALT treaty. And to develop our own nuclear forces to the level necessary, and not desired by the enemy.

[Crash]

In-in. also got into the cards. The distance from Taiyuan to Takla Makan is 2,5 thousand km. So what about the range, it remains to believe the Chinese at their word

[D16]

So what about the range, it remains to believe the Chinese at their word

The maximum altitude of this launch determines the maximum range of the missile along the optimal trajectory.

[Crash]

In theory, yes. In practice, it happens, "everything is wrong, guys"

[Negruz]

Only theory makes it possible to calculate the trajectories of ships in orbit for their docking...
So it's not about the theory as such...

[Ryaruav]

15 km to any state and even to Europe from a legon

[D16]

which state will this rocket reach

To anyone. The distance between the geographic centers of China and USA is 11359.64 km.

[Yura]

From Xinzhou airport to Washington according to Yandex maps 12551 km.

[BABAY22]

Purely theoretically, of course, but how will the US and China exchange ICBM strikes if the optimal trajectory of their flight lies over Russia?
We will purely observe here how rockets fly through us and we will think that this is not for us?

[Yura]

Quote: BABAY22

the optimal trajectory of their flight lies over Russia

Optimal? Yes, but not mandatory, it all depends on the location of the target, as well as the launch, the distance between them, the direction and trajectory can be correlated depending on this, the range of 15000 km allows China not to limit itself in choosing these parameters.

[hagen]

Quote: bairat

and the main thing - to which state this rocket will reach, is not in the article.

If you are talking about the USA, then before any ...

[Petr_Koldunov]

Quote: bairat

There are so many words, but the main thing - which state this rocket will reach, is not in the article.

Yes, in any direction (even to the west, even to the east) - about 10 thousand km to the States. Moreover, to any point in the United States (depending on which continents it will be launched through).
So with a margin. Congratulations to the Chinese comrades!

[Nikolaevich I]

Quote: bairat

All by yourself, measure with pens on the map.

Do you measure with spans or inches? What about a compass? Did you lend it to a neighbor?

[isv000]

Quote: bairat

There are so many words, but the main thing - which state this rocket will reach, is not in the article. All by yourself, measure with pens on the map.

All by myself, with handles... Try a curvimeter!

[Egoza]

China has conducted another test of a new intercontinental ballistic missile DF-5C with a maximum range of 12-15 thousand kilometers. This is reported by Chinese military blogs on the Chinese social network Weibo.

What a "subtle hint"! )))

[Ryaruav]

Elena, are you sure that with this information we should throw our caps up, in principle, there are three main players left in the world, but this is not the most stable model, all the laws of physics, chemistry, philosophy speak of the struggle and unity of opposites

[mark1]

The cast weight is not indicated, but you can estimate - at least 4,5-6 tons.

[Old ensign]

And what about the US and Chinese missiles? Or remind about Afghanistan? The United States and China supplied weapons to the Mujahideen. How did China help Russia? Maybe Crimea recognized or drones threw?

While I was correcting the comment, someone already downvoted me. You work fast.

[D16]

Or remind about Afghanistan?

Better for the Chinese about the Vietnam War of the 79th year.

How did China help Russia?

Did they ask him about it? Their drones are complete bullshit. Proven during the war in Libya and Yemen. About the Crimea is not even funny.

[Asp]

empty may fly and maybe not.
no one knows she never flew with a max weight to the limit heights.

[Asp]

Quote: Aspid

empty may fly and maybe not.
no one knows she never flew with a max weight to the limit heights.

only our range allows you to shoot at 9000

[YarSer88]

We need to open a training ground in the Kaliningrad region and let China miss a little

[D16]

You can launch a rocket not far, but to the maximum height. And then calculate the maximum range. S. Korea tested its ICBM at a EMNIP distance of about 900 km. And no one doubted the declared characteristics.

[polk-66]

"Russian and Chinese, brothers for a century", we are "Sarmat", they are "DF-5C" ....... reassures!

[Petr_Koldunov]

He came to us, that young Chinese
Our brother went to help us in the battle.
To help us cope with adversity -
Drive the Americans away!
(c) Egor Letov

[Arkady007]

Something does not match in the news in the test parameters. Because from Taiyuan to Taklo Makan a maximum of 4000 km.

[tralflot1832]

And the PRC should warn about ballistic missile tests, at least us and the United States. Or it acts according to the principle: My territory, I do what I want.