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 |
| 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.