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Dongfeng DF-17 vs Shahab-3

Dongfeng DF-17 vs Shahab-3 at a glance — range 2,500 vs 2,000 km, speed 12,348 vs 8,640 km/h, launch weight 15,000 vs 16,250 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-17 Shahab-3
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Medium-range ballistic missile Medium Range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology Iran
Service year 2019 2003
Number produced -- units 70 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 2,500.0 km 2,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 10.1 Mach 7.1
Weight 15,000 kg 16,250 kg
Warhead -- kg 1200.0 kg
Length 11.00 m 16.00 m
Diameter -- mm 1200 mm
Guidance Inertial with BeiDou updates; DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle terminal Inertial navigation system
Warhead type Thermonuclear or Conventional Cluster munition
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Shahab-3?
The Dongfeng DF-17 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Shahab-3's 2,000 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Shahab-3?
The Dongfeng DF-17 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 10.1 compared to the Shahab-3's Mach 7.1.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 carries a larger warhead at 1,200 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 is heavier at 16,250 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 15,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 is longer at 16.00 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 11.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-17 and Shahab-3 use?
The Dongfeng DF-17 uses Inertial with BeiDou updates; DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle terminal guidance while the Shahab-3 uses Inertial navigation system guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 entered service first in 2003, 16 years before the Dongfeng DF-17 which entered service in 2019.