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Dongfeng DF-3 vs R-12 Dvina

Dongfeng DF-3 vs R-12 Dvina at a glance — range 5,000 vs 2,500 km, speed 20,000 vs 12,708 km/h, launch weight 64,000 vs 41,700 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-3 R-12 Dvina
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intermediate-range ballistic missile Medium-range ballistic missile
Manufacturer Chinese State Industry Yuzhmash
Service year 1971 1959
Number produced 110 units 2,335 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 5,000.0 km 2,500.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 16.3 Mach 10.4
Weight 64,000 kg 41,700 kg
Warhead 2150.0 kg -- kg
Length 24.00 m 22.10 m
Diameter 2250 mm 1650 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance Autonomous inertial
Warhead type Nuclear Thermonuclear
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-3 24 m R-12 DVINA 22.10 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-3 or R-12 Dvina?
The Dongfeng DF-3 has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the R-12 Dvina's 2,500 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-3 or R-12 Dvina?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 16.3 compared to the R-12 Dvina's Mach 10.4.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-3 or R-12 Dvina?
The Dongfeng DF-3 carries a larger warhead at 2,150 kg compared to the R-12 Dvina's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-3 or R-12 Dvina?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is heavier at 64,000 kg compared to the R-12 Dvina's 41,700 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-3 or R-12 Dvina?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is longer at 24.00 meters compared to the R-12 Dvina's 22.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-3 and R-12 Dvina use?
The Dongfeng DF-3 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the R-12 Dvina uses Autonomous inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-3 or R-12 Dvina?
The R-12 Dvina entered service first in 1959, 12 years before the Dongfeng DF-3 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-3 or R-12 Dvina?
The R-12 Dvina has been produced in greater numbers with 2,335 units compared to 110 units of the Dongfeng DF-3.