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Dongfeng DF-4 vs Jericho

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Specifications
Dongfeng DF-4 Jericho
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Medium range ballistic missile
Manufacturer Factory 211 (Capital Astronautics Co.) IDF
Service year 1975 2011
Number produced -- units -- units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 5,500.0 km 500.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 18.0 Mach 16.3
Weight 82,000 kg 6,500 kg
Warhead 2190.0 kg 400.0 kg
Length 28.05 m 13.40 m
Diameter 2250 mm 800 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance Inertial with terminal guidance
Warhead type Nuclear TNT or nuclear
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-4 28.05 m JERICHO 13.40 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart

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.