Dongfeng DF-31 vs Dongfeng DF-41
Overview
The Dongfeng DF-31 and the Dongfeng DF-41 are both Ballistic missiles.
Range is 11,200 km for the Dongfeng DF-31 vs 15,000 km for the Dongfeng DF-41. The Dongfeng DF-31 reaches 29,376 km/h vs 31,425 km/h for the Dongfeng DF-41. The Dongfeng DF-31 carries a 1050 kg warhead vs 2500 kg for the Dongfeng DF-41. Launch weight is 54,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-31 vs 80,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-41. The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance, while the Dongfeng DF-41 relies on Inertial, likely with stellar updates and BeiDou.
| Chinese ICBM, entering service in 2017, uses astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Academy of Rocket Motors Technology |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 11,200.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 24.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 54,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1050.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 21.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2370 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou |
| Warhead type | Nuclear MIRV |
| Range | 15,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 25.7 ◉ |
| Weight | 80,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 22.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2250 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, likely with stellar updates and BeiDou |
| Warhead type | Nuclear MIRV |
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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 11,200 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Dongfeng DF-41?
The Dongfeng DF-41 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.7 compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's Mach 24.0.
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?
Both the Dongfeng DF-31 and Dongfeng DF-41 entered service in the same year: 2017.