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Dongfeng DF-17 vs RS-24 Yars

Dongfeng DF-17 vs RS-24 Yars at a glance — range 2,500 vs 12,000 km, speed 12,348 vs 30,625 km/h, launch weight 15,000 vs 49,600 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-17 RS-24 Yars
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Medium-range ballistic missile Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology Votkinsk
Service year 2019 2010
Number produced -- units 210 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 2,500.0 km 12,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 10.1 Mach 25.0
Weight 15,000 kg 49,600 kg
Warhead -- kg 1200.0 kg
Length 11.00 m 22.50 m
Diameter -- mm 2000 mm
Guidance Inertial with BeiDou updates; DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle terminal Inertial with Glonass
Warhead type Thermonuclear or Conventional Mirv warheads
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-17 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 2,500 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-17 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.0 compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's Mach 10.1.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-17 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars 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 RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is heavier at 49,600 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 15,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-17 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is longer at 22.50 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 11.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-17 and RS-24 Yars use?
The Dongfeng DF-17 uses Inertial with BeiDou updates; DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle terminal guidance while the RS-24 Yars uses Inertial with Glonass guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-17 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars entered service first in 2010, 9 years before the Dongfeng DF-17 which entered service in 2019.