DF-16
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2015
First Flight : 2011
Total Production : 50
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| DF-16 | Active | 2015 | 50 |
DF-16
Group : Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Status : Active
Also Known As : CSS-11
Origin : 
China
Contractor : China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation CASIC
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2015
First Flight : 2011
Total Production : 50
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Second Artillery Force tested a new short-range ballistic missile in January 2014, referred here as the Chinese Short Range Ballistic Missile 2014. The new tactical ballistic missile system is deployed on a 12x12 heavy truck system which also acts as Tractor-Erector-Launcher (TEL) platform. According to the Chinese internet the new weapon is the first ever Chinese independent designed and produced short-range missile. So far the new weapon system has achieved 11 successes out of 11 test launches. The new ballistic missiles may be referred to as DF-16 by China or CSS-11 by the West. It features a maximum range of 800 to 1,000 kilometers. As of early 2017, the two-stage DF-16 is a new design with a maximum range of 1,600 kilometers carrying a 1,000-1,500 kg warhead and intended to breach US missile defenses such as Patriot and THAAD systems. The production DF-16 medium range ballistic missile (MRBM) is deployed by a 10x10 vehicle and is the successor of DF-15 and the replacement for DF-11. The missile's circular error probable (CEP) is 5 meters and was first showcased in 2015.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Active | 50/50 |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Stages | 2 | |
| Number of Warheads | 3 | |
| Mass | ||
| Warhead | 1,500 kilogram | |
| Performance | ||
| CEP | 5 meter | |
| Max Range | 1,600 kilometer | |
News
The United States and the People’s Republic of China have both recently test-fired long-range ballistic missiles.
A Chinese military newspaper has published new photos showcasing its short- and medium-range missiles, the South China Morning Post reported Tuesday.
The People's Liberation Army has released a video of a recent exercise employing the advanced DF-16 medium-range ballistic missile, a weapon seen as filling a gap in the nation's arsenal.
Next week, China is expected to formally reveal an export version of its Dongfeng 12 mobile short range missile system at China Airshow-2016.
The People’s Liberation Army has for the first time publicly displayed some of the most modern and deadliest missiles in its possession.
Photo Gallery
February 2017
DF-16 medium range ballistic missile
Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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