Dongfeng DF-4 vs LGM-30 Minuteman III
Overview
The Dongfeng DF-4 and the LGM-30 Minuteman III are both Ballistic missiles.
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a range of 14,000 km — 2.5x the Dongfeng DF-4's 5,500 km. The Dongfeng DF-4 reaches 22,000 km/h vs 28,200 km/h for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The Dongfeng DF-4 carries a 2190 kg warhead vs 1150 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. Launch weight is 82,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-4 vs 36,030 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The Dongfeng DF-4 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance, while the LGM-30 Minuteman III relies on Inertial.
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 5 years before the Dongfeng DF-4 (1970 vs 1975).
| 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 |
| American ICBM, entered service in 1970, utilizes inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Service year | 1970 |
| Number produced | 550 units |
| Estimated unit price | $7 million |
| Range | 5,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 18.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 82,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2190.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 28.05 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2250 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
| Range | 14,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 23.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 36,030 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1150.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 18.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1680 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-4 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-4's 5,500 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-4 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the Dongfeng DF-4's Mach 18.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-4 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The Dongfeng DF-4 carries a larger warhead at 2,190 kg compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 1,150 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-4 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is heavier at 82,000 kg compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 36,030 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-4 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is longer at 28.05 meters compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 18.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-4 and LGM-30 Minuteman III use?
The Dongfeng DF-4 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-4 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 5 years before the Dongfeng DF-4 which entered service in 1975.