Missile Dongfeng DF-27
Summary
| Category | Ballistic Missiles |
| Sub-type | Hypersonic Glide Vehicle-armed Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Manufacturer | People’s Republic of China |
| Status | In service |
| Year of service | 2021 |
Technical specifications
| Warhead | Conventional, Nuclear, Hypersonic |
| Range | 8,000 km (4,971 mi) |
| Max. speed | 10,619 km/h (Mach 10.6) |
Dongfeng DF-27 scale diagram
Operators
Description
The DF-27, also designated CSS-X-24, was first identified in the 2021 United States Department of Defense China Military Power Report as a system under development. It is classified as an intermediate-range ballistic missile.
The missile utilizes solid propellant and is configured to carry conventional, nuclear, or hypersonic warheads. It is integrated with a hypersonic glide vehicle, enabling maneuverability during flight. The system does not possess Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) capabilities. Variants are produced for both land-attack and anti-ship missions. The system is designed to penetrate ballistic missile defenses and engage naval vessels or land-based targets.
The DF-27 entered service with the People's Republic of China in 2021. A flight test was conducted on February 25, 2023, during which the missile was airborne for 12 minutes. The system is currently in service and is deployed in limited numbers.