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Dongfeng DF-31 vs Nodong I

Dongfeng DF-31 vs Nodong I at a glance — range 11,700 vs 1,300 km, speed 29,376 vs 8,600 km/h, warhead 1,050 vs 800 kg, launch weight 54,000 vs 16,500 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-31 Nodong I
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Medium range ballistic missile
Manufacturer Academy of Rocket Motors Technology North Korean State Industry
Service year 2006 1998
Number produced -- units 300 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 11,700.0 km 1,300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 23.8 Mach 7.0
Weight 54,000 kg 16,500 kg
Warhead 1050.0 kg 800.0 kg
Length 21.60 m 16.20 m
Diameter 2370 mm 1360 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou Inertial
Warhead type Nuclear MIRV Conventional or Nuclear
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-31 21.60 m NODONG I 16.20 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Nodong I?
The Dongfeng DF-31 has a longer range at 11,700 km compared to the Nodong I's 1,300 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Nodong I?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.8 compared to the Nodong I's Mach 7.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Nodong I?
The Dongfeng DF-31 carries a larger warhead at 1,050 kg compared to the Nodong I's 800 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Nodong I?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is heavier at 54,000 kg compared to the Nodong I's 16,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Nodong I?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is longer at 21.60 meters compared to the Nodong I's 16.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-31 and Nodong I use?
The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance while the Nodong I uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Nodong I?
The Nodong I entered service first in 1998, 8 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 which entered service in 2006.