History
The DF-5 was designed under the leadership of Tu Shou'e at the China Academy of Launch Technology (CALT); Li Xu'e) served as deputy chief designer. The missile was produced at the China's Factory 211 (Capital Astronautics Co., also known as the Capital Machine Shop ).
When the DF-5 was first tested in September 1971, it had a range of 10,000 to 12,000 km which allowed it to threaten the western portions of the United States. Beginning in 1983 the Chinese inaugurated the improved DF-5A, with range increased to over 15,000 km and a more accurate guidance system. The DF-5A upgrade increased the throw-weight of the system from 3,000 kg to 3,200 kg.
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