Dongfeng DF-31 vs Trident 2D5
The Dongfeng DF-31 and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 11,200 km for the Dongfeng DF-31 vs 12,000 km for the Trident 2D5. The Dongfeng DF-31 reaches 29,376 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The Dongfeng DF-31 carries a 1050 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 54,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-31 vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. The Trident 2D5 entered service 27 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 (1990 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 |
| American submarine-launched ballistic missile, entered service in 1990, utilizing MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Submarine-launched ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Service year | 1990 |
| Number produced | 844 units |
| Estimated unit price | $85.5 million |
| 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 | 12,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 23.7 ◉ |
| Weight | 58,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 175.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 13.41 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2110 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | MK 6 astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | 8 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's 11,200 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 24.0 compared to the Trident 2D5's Mach 23.7.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-31 carries a larger warhead at 1,050 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-31's 54,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is longer at 21.60 meters compared to the Trident 2D5's 13.41 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-31 and Trident 2D5 use?
The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 entered service first in 1990, 27 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 which entered service in 2017.