Dongfeng DF-41 vs R-29
The Dongfeng DF-41 and the R-29 are both Ballistic missiles. The Dongfeng DF-41 has a range of 15,000 km — 2.3x the R-29's 6,500 km. The Dongfeng DF-41 reaches 31,425 km/h vs 24,000 km/h for the R-29. The Dongfeng DF-41 carries a 2500 kg warhead vs 1100 kg for the R-29. Launch weight is 80,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-41 vs 36,300 kg for the R-29. The Dongfeng DF-41 uses Inertial, likely with stellar updates and BeiDou guidance, while the R-29 relies on Astro-inertial. The R-29 entered service 43 years before the Dongfeng DF-41 (1974 vs 2017).
| 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 | 6,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 36,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1100.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 13.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1800 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial |
| Warhead type | 3 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-41 or R-29?
The Dongfeng DF-41 has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the R-29's 6,500 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-41 or R-29?
The Dongfeng DF-41 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.7 compared to the R-29's Mach 19.6.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-41 or R-29?
The Dongfeng DF-41 carries a larger warhead at 2,500 kg compared to the R-29's 1,100 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-41 or R-29?
The Dongfeng DF-41 is heavier at 80,000 kg compared to the R-29's 36,300 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-41 or R-29?
The Dongfeng DF-41 is longer at 22.00 meters compared to the R-29's 13.60 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-41 and R-29 use?
The Dongfeng DF-41 uses Inertial, likely with stellar updates and BeiDou guidance while the R-29 uses Astro-inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-41 or R-29?
The R-29 entered service first in 1974, 43 years before the Dongfeng DF-41 which entered service in 2017.