Dongfeng DF-31 vs M-39 ATACMS
The Dongfeng DF-31 and the M-39 ATACMS are both Ballistic missiles. The Dongfeng DF-31 has a range of 11,200 km — 37:1 the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km. The Dongfeng DF-31 reaches 29,376 km/h vs 3,600 km/h for the M-39 ATACMS. The Dongfeng DF-31 carries a 1050 kg warhead vs 214 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. Launch weight is 54,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-31 vs 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance, while the M-39 ATACMS relies on GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance. The M-39 ATACMS entered service 26 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 (1991 vs 2017).
| 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 |
| American tactical ballistic missile, entered service in 1991, using GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Loral / Vought |
| Service year | 1991 |
| Number produced | 3,700 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.7 million |
| 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 | 300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,674 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 214.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.96 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 607 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance |
| Warhead type | 950 small bombs M-74 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-31 has a longer range at 11,200 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 24.0 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-31 carries a larger warhead at 1,050 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is heavier at 54,000 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is longer at 21.60 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-31 and M-39 ATACMS use?
The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance while the M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M-39 ATACMS?
The M-39 ATACMS entered service first in 1991, 26 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 which entered service in 2017.