Dongfeng DF-4 vs Jericho

Chinese ICBM, entered service in 1975, using astro-inertial guidance systems.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Factory 211 (Capital Astronautics Co.)
Service year 1975
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Israeli ballistic missile, entered service in 2011, carries a 400 kg warhead.
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Ballistic
Type Medium range ballistic missile
Manufacturer IDF
Service year 2011
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Range 5,500.0 km â—‰
Maximum speed Mach 18.0 â—‰
Weight 82,000 kg â—‰
Warhead 2190.0 kg â—‰
Length 28.05 m â—‰
Diameter 2250 mm â—‰
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance
Warhead type Nuclear
Range 500.0 km â—‰
Maximum speed Mach 16.3 â—‰
Weight 6,500 kg â—‰
Warhead 400.0 kg â—‰
Length 13.40 m â—‰
Diameter 800 mm â—‰
Guidance Inertial with terminal guidance
Warhead type TNT or nuclear

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-4 or Jericho?
The Dongfeng DF-4 has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the Jericho's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-4 or Jericho?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 18.0 compared to the Jericho's Mach 16.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-4 or Jericho?
The Dongfeng DF-4 carries a larger warhead at 2,190 kg compared to the Jericho's 400 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-4 or Jericho?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is heavier at 82,000 kg compared to the Jericho's 6,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-4 or Jericho?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is longer at 28.05 meters compared to the Jericho's 13.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-4 and Jericho use?
The Dongfeng DF-4 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-4 or Jericho?
The Dongfeng DF-4 entered service first in 1975, 36 years before the Jericho which entered service in 2011.