Dongfeng DF-4 vs R-27 Zyb
Dongfeng DF-4 vs R-27 Zyb at a glance — range 5,500 vs 3,000 km, warhead 2,190 vs 650 kg, launch weight 82,000 vs 14,200 kg.
Specifications
|
Dongfeng DF-4 |
R-27 Zyb |
| Origin |
🇨🇳 China |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
Submarine-launched ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Factory 211 (Capital Astronautics Co.) |
Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau |
| Service year |
1975 |
1968 |
| Number produced |
-- units |
1,800 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
NA |
| Range |
5,500.0 km |
3,000.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 17.8 |
NA |
| Weight |
82,000 kg |
14,200 kg |
| Warhead |
2190.0 kg |
650.0 kg |
| Length |
28.05 m |
8.89 m |
| Diameter |
2250 mm |
1500 mm |
| Guidance |
Astro-inertial guidance |
Inertial |
| Warhead type |
Nuclear |
Single nuclear |
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Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-4 or R-27 Zyb?
The Dongfeng DF-4 has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the R-27 Zyb's 3,000 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-4 or R-27 Zyb?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 17.8 compared to the R-27 Zyb's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-4 or R-27 Zyb?
The Dongfeng DF-4 carries a larger warhead at 2,190 kg compared to the R-27 Zyb's 650 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-4 or R-27 Zyb?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is heavier at 82,000 kg compared to the R-27 Zyb's 14,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-4 or R-27 Zyb?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is longer at 28.05 meters compared to the R-27 Zyb's 8.89 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-4 and R-27 Zyb use?
The Dongfeng DF-4 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the R-27 Zyb uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-4 or R-27 Zyb?
The R-27 Zyb entered service first in 1968, 7 years before the Dongfeng DF-4 which entered service in 1975.