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Dongfeng DF-31 vs Trident 2D5

Dongfeng DF-31 vs Trident 2D5 at a glance β€” range 11,700 vs 12,000 km, speed 29,376 vs 29,020 km/h, warhead 1,050 vs 175 kg, launch weight 54,000 vs 58,500 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-31 Trident 2D5
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Submarine-launched ballistic missile
Manufacturer Academy of Rocket Motors Technology Lockheed Martin
Service year 2006 1990
Number produced -- units 844 units
Estimated unit price NA $85.5 million
Range 11,700.0 km 12,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 23.8 Mach 23.5
Weight 54,000 kg 58,500 kg
Warhead 1050.0 kg 175.0 kg
Length 21.60 m 13.41 m
Diameter 2370 mm 2110 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou MK 6 astro-inertial guidance
Warhead type Nuclear MIRV 8 nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-31 21.60 m TRIDENT 2D5 13.41 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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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 11,700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.8 compared to the Trident 2D5's Mach 23.5.
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, 16 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 which entered service in 2006.