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Dongfeng DF-31 vs Dongfeng DF-41

Dongfeng DF-31 vs Dongfeng DF-41 at a glance — range 11,700 vs 15,000 km, speed 29,376 vs 31,425 km/h, warhead 1,050 vs 2,500 kg, launch weight 54,000 vs 80,000 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-31 Dongfeng DF-41
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile ICBM
Manufacturer Academy of Rocket Motors Technology China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology
Service year 2006 2017
Number produced -- units -- units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 11,700.0 km 15,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 23.8 Mach 25.4
Weight 54,000 kg 80,000 kg
Warhead 1050.0 kg 2500.0 kg
Length 21.60 m 22.00 m
Diameter 2370 mm 2250 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou Inertial, likely with stellar updates and BeiDou
Warhead type Nuclear MIRV Nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-31 21.60 m DONGFENG DF-41 22 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Dongfeng DF-41?
The Dongfeng DF-41 has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's 11,700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Dongfeng DF-41?
The Dongfeng DF-41 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.4 compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's Mach 23.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Dongfeng DF-41?
The Dongfeng DF-41 carries a larger warhead at 2,500 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's 1,050 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Dongfeng DF-41?
The Dongfeng DF-41 is heavier at 80,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's 54,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Dongfeng DF-41?
The Dongfeng DF-41 is longer at 22.00 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's 21.60 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-31 and Dongfeng DF-41 use?
The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance while the Dongfeng DF-41 uses Inertial, likely with stellar updates and BeiDou guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Dongfeng DF-41?
The Dongfeng DF-31 entered service first in 2006, 11 years before the Dongfeng DF-41 which entered service in 2017.