Dongfeng DF-31 vs M51
The Dongfeng DF-31 and the M51 are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 11,200 km for the Dongfeng DF-31 vs 10,000 km for the M51. The Dongfeng DF-31 reaches 29,376 km/h vs 30,870 km/h for the M51. Launch weight is 54,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-31 vs 52,000 kg for the M51. The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance, while the M51 relies on Astro-inertial guidance. The M51 entered service 7 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 (2010 vs 2017).
| 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 | 10,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 25.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 52,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 12.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2300 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear warheads |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M51?
The Dongfeng DF-31 has a longer range at 11,200 km compared to the M51's 10,000 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M51?
The M51 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.2 compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's Mach 24.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M51?
The Dongfeng DF-31 carries a larger warhead at 1,050 kg compared to the M51's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M51?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is heavier at 54,000 kg compared to the M51's 52,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M51?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is longer at 21.60 meters compared to the M51's 12.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-31 and M51 use?
The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance while the M51 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-31 or M51?
The M51 entered service first in 2010, 7 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 which entered service in 2017.