Dongfeng DF-3 vs Dongfeng DF-31

The Dongfeng DF-3 and the Dongfeng DF-31 are both Ballistic missiles. The Dongfeng DF-31 has a range of 11,200 km — 2.2x the Dongfeng DF-3's 5,000 km. The Dongfeng DF-3 reaches 20,000 km/h vs 29,376 km/h for the Dongfeng DF-31. The Dongfeng DF-3 carries a 2150 kg warhead vs 1050 kg for the Dongfeng DF-31. Launch weight is 64,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-3 vs 54,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-31. The Dongfeng DF-3 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance, while the Dongfeng DF-31 relies on Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou. The Dongfeng DF-3 entered service 46 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 (1971 vs 2017).

Chinese intermediate-range ballistic missile, entering service in 1971, uses astro-inertial guidance.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Ballistic
Type Intermediate-range ballistic missile
Manufacturer Chinese State Industry
Service year 1971
Number produced 110 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese ICBM, entering service in 2017, uses astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Academy of Rocket Motors Technology
Service year 2017
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Range 5,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 16.3
Weight 64,000 kg
Warhead 2150.0 kg
Length 24.00 m
Diameter 2250 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance
Warhead type Nuclear
Range 11,200.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 24.0
Weight 54,000 kg
Warhead 1050.0 kg
Length 21.60 m
Diameter 2370 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou
Warhead type Nuclear MIRV

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-3 or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-31 has a longer range at 11,200 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-3's 5,000 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-3 or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 24.0 compared to the Dongfeng DF-3's Mach 16.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-3 or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-3 carries a larger warhead at 2,150 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's 1,050 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-3 or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is heavier at 64,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's 54,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-3 or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is longer at 24.00 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's 21.60 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-3 and Dongfeng DF-31 use?
The Dongfeng DF-3 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-3 or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-3 entered service first in 1971, 46 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 which entered service in 2017.