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Dongfeng DF-31 vs 9K720 Iskander

Dongfeng DF-31 vs 9K720 Iskander at a glance — range 11,700 vs 500 km, speed 29,376 vs 7,285 km/h, warhead 1,050 vs 710 kg, launch weight 54,000 vs 4,615 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-31 9K720 Iskander
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Short-range ballistic missile
Manufacturer Academy of Rocket Motors Technology Votkinsk
Service year 2006 2006
Number produced -- units 900 units
Estimated unit price NA $3 million
Range 11,700.0 km 500.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 23.8 Mach 5.9
Weight 54,000 kg 4,615 kg
Warhead 1050.0 kg 710.0 kg
Length 21.60 m 7.30 m
Diameter 2370 mm 920 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS
Warhead type Nuclear MIRV Thermonuclear weapon
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-31 21.60 m 9K720 ISKANDER 7.30 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-31 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-31 has a longer range at 11,700 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-31 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.8 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-31 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-31 carries a larger warhead at 1,050 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-31 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is heavier at 54,000 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-31 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is longer at 21.60 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-31 and 9K720 Iskander use?
The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-31 or 9K720 Iskander?
Both the Dongfeng DF-31 and 9K720 Iskander entered service in the same year: 2006.