Dongfeng DF-3 vs 9K720 Iskander
The Dongfeng DF-3 and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles. The Dongfeng DF-3 has a range of 5,000 km — 10:1 the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The Dongfeng DF-3 reaches 20,000 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The Dongfeng DF-3 carries a 2150 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 64,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-3 vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The Dongfeng DF-3 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS. The Dongfeng DF-3 has been produced in 110 units vs 900 for the 9K720 Iskander. The Dongfeng DF-3 entered service 35 years before the 9K720 Iskander (1971 vs 2006).
| 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 | 500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 4,615 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 710.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 920 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear weapon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-3 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-3 has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-3 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 16.3 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-3 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-3 carries a larger warhead at 2,150 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-3 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is heavier at 64,000 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-3 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is longer at 24.00 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-3 and 9K720 Iskander use?
The Dongfeng DF-3 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-3 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-3 entered service first in 1971, 35 years before the 9K720 Iskander which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-3 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 110 units of the Dongfeng DF-3.