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Dongfeng DF-31 vs R36M / RS-20

Dongfeng DF-31 vs R36M / RS-20 at a glance — range 11,700 vs 16,000 km, speed 29,376 vs 28,000 km/h, warhead 1,050 vs 8,800 kg, launch weight 54,000 vs 211,100 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-31 R36M / RS-20
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer Academy of Rocket Motors Technology OKB-586
Service year 2006 1988
Number produced -- units 308 units
Estimated unit price NA $7 million
Range 11,700.0 km 16,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 23.8 Mach 22.7
Weight 54,000 kg 211,100 kg
Warhead 1050.0 kg 8800.0 kg
Length 21.60 m 32.20 m
Diameter 2370 mm 3000 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou Inertial, autonomous
Warhead type Nuclear MIRV 10 nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-31 21.60 m R36M / RS-20 32.20 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-31 or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 has a longer range at 16,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's 11,700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-31 or R36M / RS-20?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.8 compared to the R36M / RS-20's Mach 22.7.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-31 or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 carries a larger warhead at 8,800 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's 1,050 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-31 or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is heavier at 211,100 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's 54,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-31 or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is longer at 32.20 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's 21.60 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-31 and R36M / RS-20 use?
The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance while the R36M / RS-20 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-31 or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 entered service first in 1988, 18 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 which entered service in 2006.