Dongfeng DF-31 vs Nodong I
The Dongfeng DF-31 and the Nodong I are both Ballistic missiles. The Dongfeng DF-31 has a range of 11,200 km — 8.6x the Nodong I's 1,300 km. The Dongfeng DF-31 reaches 29,376 km/h vs 8,600 km/h for the Nodong I. The Dongfeng DF-31 carries a 1050 kg warhead vs 800 kg for the Nodong I. Launch weight is 54,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-31 vs 16,500 kg for the Nodong I. The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance, while the Nodong I relies on Inertial. The Nodong I entered service 19 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 (1998 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 |
| North Korean ballistic missile, entered service in 1998, utilizes inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korean State Industry |
| Service year | 1998 |
| Number produced | 300 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 | 1,300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 7.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 16,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1360 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Conventional or Nuclear |
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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 11,200 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 24.0 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, 19 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 which entered service in 2017.