What is DF-17? China’s maneuverable hypersonic ballistic missile.

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Table of ContentsWhat is DF-17?Technical SpecificationsWhy is it considered revolutionary?Counterparts in the WorldRelated NewsOverviewSpecificationsComparisonSources Range≈1,800-2,500 kmEstimate SpeedMach 5-10HGV WarheadHypersonicManeuverable Service2019+Official What is DF-17?The Chinese hypersonic maneuverable ballistic missile DF-17 (Dong Feng-17, “East Wind-17”) is a medium-range ballistic missile in the arsenal of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Its NATO designation is CSS-22. The manufacturer is CASIC (China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation). The maneuverable warhead DF-ZF (previously known as “WU-14”) is what distinguishes DF-17 from conventional ballistic missiles (HGV — hypersonic glide vehicle). Its operation method: The missile is launched outside the atmosphere like conventional ballistic missiles. At a certain altitude, the DF-ZF warhead separates. The warhead enters the atmosphere, but instead of transitioning to a straight descent like ballistic missiles, it glides in the atmosphere using its fins. During gliding, it changes direction and maneuvers. Its speed is approximately Mach 5-10. This maneuverability allows it to bypass conventional defenses against ballistic missiles. Systems like Patriot, THAAD, Aegis BMD calculate the predictable trajectory of incoming ballistic missiles and intercept them. Meanwhile, HGVs like DF-ZF follow an unpredictable path by maneuvering at any time. For this reason, hypersonic weapons are considered “game changers.” Strategic targets: Taiwan, U.S. bases in Japan, Guam — within the range of Pacific command. U.S. aircraft carriers — large platforms in open areas. Can carry a nuclear or conventional warhead. In 2019, DF-17 was officially revealed during a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. U.S. defense analysts consider DF-17 to be “the biggest concern for the United States in the Pacific.” Additionally, Turkish ballistic missile programs like BORA-4 and TAYFUN Block-4 are targeting hypersonic HGV technology in the long term. Range≈1,800-2,500 kmEstimate SpeedMach 5-10HGV TypeMRBM+HGV Service2019+Official WarheadManeuverableHypersonic TargetAircraft carriers + BasesStrategic Technical Specifications FeatureValue TypeMedium-range ballistic missile + Hypersonic glide vehicle (MRBM + HGV) ManufacturerCASIC (China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation) Weight≈15,000 kg (estimate) Length≈11 m (estimate) Range≈1,800-2,500 km (estimate) SpeedMach 5-10 (HGV phase) WarheadDF-ZF (HGV) — Hypersonic glide, nuclear or conventional GuidanceINS + BeiDou GPS + terminal maneuvering LaunchTEL — Vertical launch mounted on a truck StealthNone (visible classic ballistic launch) ManoeuvrabilityChange of direction within the atmosphere Official Announcement70th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China — 2019-10-01 Service2019+ (operational) UserChina (People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force) Why is it considered revolutionary? The classic ballistic missile trajectory is predictableThe DF-ZF warhead can maneuver within the atmospherePatriot, THAAD, Aegis — overcomes classic ballistic defensesSpeed of Mach 5-10 — very short response timeAmerican aircraft carriers are a threat in open areasTechnology long-term targets for TurkeyHypersonic arms race — American AGM-183, Russian Avangard, American ARRW Counterparts in the World SystemProduct / CountrySpeedType DF-17 (DF-ZF)CASIC — 🇨🇳Mach 5-10MRBM+HGV AvangardNPO Mash — 🇷🇺Mach 20+ICBM+HGV ZirconNPO Mash — 🇷🇺Mach 8Anti-ship glide KinzhalKB Mashinostroyeniya — 🇷🇺Mach 10Air-launched AGM-183 ARRW (canceled)Lockheed — 🇺🇸Mach 6.5Air-launched Dark Eagle LRHWLockheed — 🇺🇸Mach 17Ground-launched Hyunmoo-VADD — 🇰🇷Mach 10+Strategic ballistic TAYFUN Blok-4Roketsan — 🇹🇷HypersonicDevelopment The significance of DF-17 for Turkey reminds us of the strategic range of the TAYFUN Blok-4 hypersonic development program. Hypersonic weapons have become a necessary capability for major powers; medium-sized countries (Turkey, South Korea, India, Israel) are trying to enter this club. 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System	Product / Country	Speed	Type
DF-17 (DF-ZF)	CASIC — 🇨🇳	Mach 5-10	MRBM+HGV
Avangard	NPO Mash — 🇷🇺	Mach 20+	ICBM+HGV
Zircon	NPO Mash — 🇷🇺	Mach 8	Anti-ship glide
Kinzhal	KB Mashinostroyeniya — 🇷🇺	Mach 10	Air-launched
AGM-183 ARRW (canceled)	Lockheed — 🇺🇸	Mach 6.5	Air-launched
Dark Eagle LRHW	Lockheed — 🇺🇸	Mach 17	Ground-launched
Hyunmoo-V	ADD — 🇰🇷	Mach 10+	Strategic ballistic
TAYFUN Blok-4	Roketsan — 🇹🇷	Hypersonic	Development

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