Dongfeng DF-4 vs R-12 Dvina
Dongfeng DF-4 vs R-12 Dvina at a glance — range 5,500 vs 2,500 km, speed 22,000 vs 12,708 km/h, launch weight 82,000 vs 41,700 kg.
Specifications
|
Dongfeng DF-4 |
R-12 Dvina |
| Origin |
🇨🇳 China |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
Medium-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Factory 211 (Capital Astronautics Co.) |
Yuzhmash |
| Service year |
1975 |
1959 |
| Number produced |
-- units |
2,335 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
NA |
| Range |
5,500.0 km |
2,500.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 17.8 |
Mach 10.3 |
| Weight |
82,000 kg |
41,700 kg |
| Warhead |
2190.0 kg |
-- kg |
| Length |
28.05 m |
22.10 m |
| Diameter |
2250 mm |
1650 mm |
| Guidance |
Astro-inertial guidance |
Autonomous inertial |
| Warhead type |
Nuclear |
Thermonuclear |
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Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-4 or R-12 Dvina?
The Dongfeng DF-4 has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the R-12 Dvina's 2,500 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-4 or R-12 Dvina?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 17.8 compared to the R-12 Dvina's Mach 10.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-4 or R-12 Dvina?
The Dongfeng DF-4 carries a larger warhead at 2,190 kg compared to the R-12 Dvina's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-4 or R-12 Dvina?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is heavier at 82,000 kg compared to the R-12 Dvina's 41,700 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-4 or R-12 Dvina?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is longer at 28.05 meters compared to the R-12 Dvina's 22.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-4 and R-12 Dvina use?
The Dongfeng DF-4 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the R-12 Dvina uses Autonomous inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-4 or R-12 Dvina?
The R-12 Dvina entered service first in 1959, 16 years before the Dongfeng DF-4 which entered service in 1975.