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Dongfeng DF-31 vs M39 ATACMS

Dongfeng DF-31 vs M39 ATACMS at a glance β€” range 11,700 vs 300 km, speed 29,376 vs 3,600 km/h, warhead 1,050 vs 214 kg, launch weight 54,000 vs 1,674 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-31 M39 ATACMS
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Tactical ballistic missile
Manufacturer Academy of Rocket Motors Technology Loral / Vought
Service year 2006 1991
Number produced -- units 3,700 units
Estimated unit price NA $1.7 million
Range 11,700.0 km 300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 23.8 Mach 2.9
Weight 54,000 kg 1,674 kg
Warhead 1050.0 kg 214.0 kg
Length 21.60 m 3.96 m
Diameter 2370 mm 607 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance
Warhead type Nuclear MIRV 950 small bombs M-74
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-31 21.60 m M39 ATACMS 3.96 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-31 has a longer range at 11,700 km compared to the M39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.8 compared to the M39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-31 carries a larger warhead at 1,050 kg compared to the M39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is heavier at 54,000 kg compared to the M39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is longer at 21.60 meters compared to the M39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-31 and M39 ATACMS use?
The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance while the M39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M39 ATACMS?
The M39 ATACMS entered service first in 1991, 15 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 which entered service in 2006.