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Dongfeng DF-4 vs Trident 2D5

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Specifications
Dongfeng DF-4 Trident 2D5
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Submarine-launched ballistic missile
Manufacturer Factory 211 (Capital Astronautics Co.) Lockheed Martin
Service year 1975 1990
Number produced -- units 844 units
Estimated unit price NA $85.5 million
Range 5,500.0 km 12,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 18.0 Mach 23.7
Weight 82,000 kg 58,500 kg
Warhead 2190.0 kg 175.0 kg
Length 28.05 m 13.41 m
Diameter 2250 mm 2110 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance MK 6 astro-inertial guidance
Warhead type Nuclear 8 nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-4 28.05 m TRIDENT 2D5 13.41 m 1.75 m
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Overview

The Dongfeng DF-4 and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles.

The Trident 2D5 has a range of 12,000 km — 2.2:1 the Dongfeng DF-4's 5,500 km. The Dongfeng DF-4 reaches 22,000 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The Dongfeng DF-4 carries a 2190 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 82,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-4 vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The Dongfeng DF-4 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance.

The Dongfeng DF-4 entered service 15 years before the Trident 2D5 (1975 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-4 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-4's 5,500 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-4 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the Dongfeng DF-4's Mach 18.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-4 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-4 carries a larger warhead at 2,190 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-4 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is heavier at 82,000 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 58,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-4 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is longer at 28.05 meters compared to the Trident 2D5's 13.41 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-4 and Trident 2D5 use?
The Dongfeng DF-4 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-4 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-4 entered service first in 1975, 15 years before the Trident 2D5 which entered service in 1990.