Dongfeng DF-41 vs Dongfeng DF-5
Overview
The Dongfeng DF-41 and the Dongfeng DF-5 are both Ballistic missiles.
Range is 15,000 km for the Dongfeng DF-41 vs 12,000 km for the Dongfeng DF-5. The Dongfeng DF-41 reaches 31,425 km/h vs 26,950 km/h for the Dongfeng DF-5. The Dongfeng DF-41 carries a 2500 kg warhead vs 10200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-5. Launch weight is 80,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-41 vs 183,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-5. The Dongfeng DF-41 uses Inertial, likely with stellar updates and BeiDou guidance, while the Dongfeng DF-5 relies on Inertial and on-board computers.
The Dongfeng DF-5 entered service 36 years before the Dongfeng DF-41 (1981 vs 2017).
| Chinese ICBM, entered service in 2017, has an estimated range of 15,000 km. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | ICBM |
| Manufacturer | China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 15,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 25.7 ◉ |
| Weight | 80,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 22.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2250 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, likely with stellar updates and BeiDou |
| Warhead type | Nuclear MIRV |
| Range | 12,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 183,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 10200.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 32.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 3350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial and on-board computers |
| Warhead type | Nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-41 or Dongfeng DF-5?
The Dongfeng DF-41 has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-5's 12,000 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-41 or Dongfeng DF-5?
The Dongfeng DF-41 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.7 compared to the Dongfeng DF-5's Mach 22.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-41 or Dongfeng DF-5?
The Dongfeng DF-5 carries a larger warhead at 10,200 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-41's 2,500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-41 or Dongfeng DF-5?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is heavier at 183,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-41's 80,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-41 or Dongfeng DF-5?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is longer at 32.60 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-41's 22.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-41 and Dongfeng DF-5 use?
The Dongfeng DF-41 uses Inertial, likely with stellar updates and BeiDou guidance while the Dongfeng DF-5 uses Inertial and on-board computers guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-41 or Dongfeng DF-5?
The Dongfeng DF-5 entered service first in 1981, 36 years before the Dongfeng DF-41 which entered service in 2017.