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Dongfeng DF-26 vs RS-24 Yars

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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 5,000.0 km 12,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 18.1 Mach 25.0
Weight -- kg 49,600 kg
Warhead 1800.0 kg 1200.0 kg
Length NA 22.50 m
Diameter -- mm 2000 mm
Guidance Terminal-stage sensors Inertial with Glonass
Warhead type Thermonuclear and conventional Mirv warheads
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Overview

The Dongfeng DF-26 and the RS-24 Yars are both Ballistic missiles.

The RS-24 Yars has a range of 12,000 km — 2.4:1 the Dongfeng DF-26's 5,000 km. The Dongfeng DF-26 reaches 22,226 km/h vs 30,625 km/h for the RS-24 Yars. The Dongfeng DF-26 carries a 1800 kg warhead vs 1200 kg for the RS-24 Yars. The Dongfeng DF-26 uses Terminal-stage sensors guidance, while the RS-24 Yars relies on Inertial with Glonass.

The RS-24 Yars entered service 6 years before the Dongfeng DF-26 (2010 vs 2016).

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 5,000 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-26 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.0 compared to the Dongfeng DF-26's Mach 18.1.
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 0 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 0.00 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.