Major national weapons, combined robot! During this September 3rd military parade, the Dongfeng-5C made a stunning debut! As the largest and farthest-ranging intercontinental ballistic missile in the world, each missile is divided into three parts: the warhead, the second-stage rocket, and the first-stage rocket, which are displayed on separate transport vehicles during the parade. In combat, the three parts are combined and launched from a silo.
The Dongfeng-5 is a large family. During the last major parade in 2019, the previous model, the Dongfeng-5B, was displayed, with each missile being split into two parts for display. During the 1984 parade, the basic model of the Dongfeng-5 made its debut, also being split into three parts for display.
According to the British "Jane's Missile & Rocket Yearbook," the basic model of the Dongfeng-5 uses a two-stage liquid-fueled rocket engine, is launched from a silo, has a takeoff weight of 183 tons, a total length of 32.6 meters, and a diameter of 3.35 meters. However, at that time, the actual range of the missile did not exceed 10,000 kilometers. It was after the emergence of the improved models Dongfeng-5A/B that the range exceeded 10,000 kilometers, and it gradually developed the capability to carry multiple independent re-entry vehicles, enhancing the penetration and strike effectiveness against small targets and area targets.
The Dongfeng-5C that appeared in this parade not only reflects the achievements and noble spirit of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the defense industry through their persistent and arduous efforts, but also symbolizes the development process of the Republic. A commentary line, "the strike range covers the globe," not only fully demonstrates the ability to protect itself, but also represents a great vow to safeguard world peace and build a community with a shared future for humanity!
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