Dongfeng DF-3 vs R-27 Zyb
Dongfeng DF-3 vs R-27 Zyb at a glance — range 5,000 vs 3,000 km, warhead 2,150 vs 650 kg, launch weight 64,000 vs 14,200 kg.
Specifications
|
Dongfeng DF-3 |
R-27 Zyb |
| Origin |
🇨🇳 China |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Intermediate-range ballistic missile |
Submarine-launched ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Chinese State Industry |
Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau |
| Service year |
1971 |
1968 |
| Number produced |
110 units |
1,800 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
NA |
| Range |
5,000.0 km |
3,000.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 16.3 |
NA |
| Weight |
64,000 kg |
14,200 kg |
| Warhead |
2150.0 kg |
650.0 kg |
| Length |
24.00 m |
8.89 m |
| Diameter |
2250 mm |
1500 mm |
| Guidance |
Astro-inertial guidance |
Inertial |
| Warhead type |
Nuclear |
Single nuclear |
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Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-3 or R-27 Zyb?
The Dongfeng DF-3 has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the R-27 Zyb's 3,000 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-3 or R-27 Zyb?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 16.3 compared to the R-27 Zyb's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-3 or R-27 Zyb?
The Dongfeng DF-3 carries a larger warhead at 2,150 kg compared to the R-27 Zyb's 650 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-3 or R-27 Zyb?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is heavier at 64,000 kg compared to the R-27 Zyb's 14,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-3 or R-27 Zyb?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is longer at 24.00 meters compared to the R-27 Zyb's 8.89 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-3 and R-27 Zyb use?
The Dongfeng DF-3 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the R-27 Zyb uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-3 or R-27 Zyb?
The R-27 Zyb entered service first in 1968, 3 years before the Dongfeng DF-3 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-3 or R-27 Zyb?
The R-27 Zyb has been produced in greater numbers with 1,800 units compared to 110 units of the Dongfeng DF-3.