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Dongfeng DF-3 vs Trident 2D5

Dongfeng DF-3 vs Trident 2D5 at a glance — range 5,000 vs 12,000 km, speed 20,000 vs 29,020 km/h, warhead 2,150 vs 175 kg, launch weight 64,000 vs 58,500 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-3 Trident 2D5
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intermediate-range ballistic missile Submarine-launched ballistic missile
Manufacturer Chinese State Industry Lockheed Martin
Service year 1971 1990
Number produced 110 units 844 units
Estimated unit price NA $85.5 million
Range 5,000.0 km 12,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 16.3 Mach 23.7
Weight 64,000 kg 58,500 kg
Warhead 2150.0 kg 175.0 kg
Length 24.00 m 13.41 m
Diameter 2250 mm 2110 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance MK 6 astro-inertial guidance
Warhead type Nuclear 8 nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-3 24 m TRIDENT 2D5 13.41 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-3 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-3's 5,000 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-3 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the Dongfeng DF-3's Mach 16.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-3 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-3 carries a larger warhead at 2,150 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-3 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is heavier at 64,000 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 58,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-3 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is longer at 24.00 meters compared to the Trident 2D5's 13.41 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-3 and Trident 2D5 use?
The Dongfeng DF-3 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-3 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-3 entered service first in 1971, 19 years before the Trident 2D5 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-3 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has been produced in greater numbers with 844 units compared to 110 units of the Dongfeng DF-3.