Dongfeng DF-3 vs Trident 2D5
The Dongfeng DF-3 and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles. The Trident 2D5 has a range of 12,000 km — 2.4x the Dongfeng DF-3's 5,000 km. The Dongfeng DF-3 reaches 20,000 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The Dongfeng DF-3 carries a 2150 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 64,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-3 vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The Dongfeng DF-3 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. The Dongfeng DF-3 has been produced in 110 units vs 844 for the Trident 2D5. The Dongfeng DF-3 entered service 19 years before the Trident 2D5 (1971 vs 1990).
| 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 |
| American submarine-launched ballistic missile, entered service in 1990, utilizing MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Submarine-launched ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Service year | 1990 |
| Number produced | 844 units |
| Estimated unit price | $85.5 million |
| 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 | 12,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 23.7 ◉ |
| Weight | 58,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 175.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 13.41 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2110 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | MK 6 astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | 8 nuclear MIRV |
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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.