AGM-69 SRAM vs Dongfeng DF-31
The AGM-69 SRAM and the Dongfeng DF-31 are both Ballistic missiles. The Dongfeng DF-31 has a range of 11,200 km — 56:1 the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 29,376 km/h for the Dongfeng DF-31. The AGM-69 SRAM carries a 125 kg warhead vs 1050 kg for the Dongfeng DF-31. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 54,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-31. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the Dongfeng DF-31 relies on Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou. The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 45 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 (1972 vs 2017).
| American ballistic missile, entered service in 1972, uses inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Service year | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 million |
| Range | 200.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,010 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 125.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.47 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 447 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
| Range | 11,200.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 24.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 54,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1050.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 21.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2370 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou |
| Warhead type | Nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-31 has a longer range at 11,200 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 24.0 compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-31 carries a larger warhead at 1,050 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 125 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is heavier at 54,000 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is longer at 21.60 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and Dongfeng DF-31 use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-31?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 45 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 which entered service in 2017.