Missile Dongfeng DF-27 (CH-SS-24)
Chinese ballistic missile, entered service in 2021, with a range of 8,000 km. Key figures: range 8,000 km, top speed 10,619 km/h. In service with 1 country — China.
| Warhead | Conventional, Nuclear, Hypersonic |
| Range | 8,000 km (4,971 mi) |
| Max. speed | 10,619 km/h (Mach 10.6) |
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.
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- AUG 282026 Updated Reference source updated
- AUG 132026 Updated Reclassified as in development (first known test 2023, no confirmed service entry)
- APR 282026 Updated Service status updated
- APR 72026 Updated Description updated
- JAN 252026 Updated Max speed updated
- JAN 242026 Updated Max speed added
- JAN 192026 Updated Range added; type, manufacturer and 4 more fields updated