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Dongfeng DF-3 vs RSD-10 Pioneer

Dongfeng DF-3 vs RSD-10 Pioneer at a glance — range 5,000 vs 5,800 km, speed 20,000 vs 26,748 km/h, warhead 2,150 vs 1,600 kg, launch weight 64,000 vs 37,100 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-3 RSD-10 Pioneer
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intermediate-range ballistic missile Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Chinese State Industry Votkinsk Machine Building Plant
Service year 1971 1976
Number produced 110 units 654 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 5,000.0 km 5,800.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 16.3 Mach 21.8
Weight 64,000 kg 37,100 kg
Warhead 2150.0 kg 1600.0 kg
Length 24.00 m 16.50 m
Diameter 2250 mm 1800 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance Inertial
Warhead type Nuclear Nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-3 24 m RSD-10 PIONEER 16.50 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-3 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The RSD-10 Pioneer has a longer range at 5,800 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-3's 5,000 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-3 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The RSD-10 Pioneer is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 21.8 compared to the Dongfeng DF-3's Mach 16.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-3 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The Dongfeng DF-3 carries a larger warhead at 2,150 kg compared to the RSD-10 Pioneer's 1,600 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-3 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is heavier at 64,000 kg compared to the RSD-10 Pioneer's 37,100 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-3 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is longer at 24.00 meters compared to the RSD-10 Pioneer's 16.50 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-3 and RSD-10 Pioneer use?
The Dongfeng DF-3 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the RSD-10 Pioneer uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-3 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The Dongfeng DF-3 entered service first in 1971, 5 years before the RSD-10 Pioneer which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-3 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The RSD-10 Pioneer has been produced in greater numbers with 654 units compared to 110 units of the Dongfeng DF-3.