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Dongfeng DF-17 vs RT-2PM2 Topol-M

Dongfeng DF-17 vs RT-2PM2 Topol-M at a glance — range 2,500 vs 11,000 km, speed 12,348 vs 27,100 km/h, launch weight 15,000 vs 47,200 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-17 RT-2PM2 Topol-M
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Medium-range ballistic missile Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology
Service year 2019 2000
Number produced -- units 78 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 2,500.0 km 11,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 10.1 Mach 22.1
Weight 15,000 kg 47,200 kg
Warhead -- kg 1200.0 kg
Length 11.00 m 22.70 m
Diameter -- mm 1900 mm
Guidance Inertial with BeiDou updates; DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle terminal Inertial with GLONASS
Warhead type Thermonuclear or Conventional Nuclear
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-17 or RT-2PM2 Topol-M?
The RT-2PM2 Topol-M has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 2,500 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-17 or RT-2PM2 Topol-M?
The RT-2PM2 Topol-M is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.1 compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's Mach 10.1.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-17 or RT-2PM2 Topol-M?
The RT-2PM2 Topol-M 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 RT-2PM2 Topol-M?
The RT-2PM2 Topol-M is heavier at 47,200 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 15,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-17 or RT-2PM2 Topol-M?
The RT-2PM2 Topol-M is longer at 22.70 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 11.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-17 and RT-2PM2 Topol-M use?
The Dongfeng DF-17 uses Inertial with BeiDou updates; DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle terminal guidance while the RT-2PM2 Topol-M uses Inertial with GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-17 or RT-2PM2 Topol-M?
The RT-2PM2 Topol-M entered service first in 2000, 19 years before the Dongfeng DF-17 which entered service in 2019.