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AGM-69 SRAM vs Dongfeng DF-4

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Specifications
AGM-69 SRAM Dongfeng DF-4
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Tactical ballistic missile Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Boeing Factory 211 (Capital Astronautics Co.)
Service year 1972 1975
Number produced 1,500 units -- units
Estimated unit price $0.6 million NA
Range 200.0 km 5,500.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 3.5 Mach 18.0
Weight 1,010 kg 82,000 kg
Warhead 125.0 kg 2190.0 kg
Length 4.47 m 28.05 m
Diameter 447 mm 2250 mm
Guidance Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter Astro-inertial guidance
Warhead type Nuclear Nuclear
Scale Comparison
AGM-69 SRAM 4.47 m DONGFENG DF-4 28.05 m 1.75 m
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Overview

The AGM-69 SRAM and the Dongfeng DF-4 are both Ballistic missiles.

The Dongfeng DF-4 has a range of 5,500 km — 28:1 the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 22,000 km/h for the Dongfeng DF-4. The AGM-69 SRAM carries a 125 kg warhead vs 2190 kg for the Dongfeng DF-4. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 82,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-4. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the Dongfeng DF-4 relies on Astro-inertial guidance.

The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 3 years before the Dongfeng DF-4 (1972 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-4?
The Dongfeng DF-4 has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-4?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 18.0 compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-4?
The Dongfeng DF-4 carries a larger warhead at 2,190 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 125 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-4?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is heavier at 82,000 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-4?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is longer at 28.05 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and Dongfeng DF-4 use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the Dongfeng DF-4 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-4?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 3 years before the Dongfeng DF-4 which entered service in 1975.