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Dongfeng DF-26 vs RS-24 Yars

Dongfeng DF-26 vs RS-24 Yars at a glance — range 4,000 vs 12,000 km, speed 22,226 vs 30,625 km/h, warhead 1,800 vs 1,200 kg, launch weight 20,000 vs 49,600 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-26 RS-24 Yars
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intermediate-range ballistic missile Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Votkinsk
Service year 2016 2010
Number produced -- units 210 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 4,000.0 km 12,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 18.0 Mach 24.8
Weight 20,000 kg 49,600 kg
Warhead 1800.0 kg 1200.0 kg
Length 14.00 m 22.50 m
Diameter 1400 mm 2000 mm
Guidance Terminal-stage sensors Inertial with Glonass
Warhead type Thermonuclear and conventional Mirv warheads
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-26 14 m RS-24 YARS 22.50 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-26 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-26's 4,000 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-26 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 24.8 compared to the Dongfeng DF-26's Mach 18.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-26 or RS-24 Yars?
The Dongfeng DF-26 carries a larger warhead at 1,800 kg compared to the RS-24 Yars's 1,200 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-26 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is heavier at 49,600 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-26's 20,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-26 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is longer at 22.50 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-26's 14.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-26 and RS-24 Yars use?
The Dongfeng DF-26 uses Terminal-stage sensors guidance while the RS-24 Yars uses Inertial with Glonass guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-26 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars entered service first in 2010, 6 years before the Dongfeng DF-26 which entered service in 2016.