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Dongfeng DF-31 vs RS-24 Yars

Dongfeng DF-31 vs RS-24 Yars at a glance — range 11,700 vs 12,000 km, speed 29,376 vs 30,625 km/h, warhead 1,050 vs 1,200 kg, launch weight 54,000 vs 49,600 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-31 RS-24 Yars
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer Academy of Rocket Motors Technology Votkinsk
Service year 2006 2010
Number produced -- units 210 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 11,700.0 km 12,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 23.8 Mach 24.8
Weight 54,000 kg 49,600 kg
Warhead 1050.0 kg 1200.0 kg
Length 21.60 m 22.50 m
Diameter 2370 mm 2000 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou Inertial with Glonass
Warhead type Nuclear MIRV Mirv warheads
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-31 21.60 m RS-24 YARS 22.50 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-31 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's 11,700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-31 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 24.8 compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's Mach 23.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-31 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars carries a larger warhead at 1,200 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's 1,050 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-31 or RS-24 Yars?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is heavier at 54,000 kg compared to the RS-24 Yars's 49,600 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-31 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is longer at 22.50 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's 21.60 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-31 and RS-24 Yars use?
The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance while the RS-24 Yars uses Inertial with Glonass guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-31 or RS-24 Yars?
The Dongfeng DF-31 entered service first in 2006, 4 years before the RS-24 Yars which entered service in 2010.