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Dongfeng DF-5 vs LGM-30 Minuteman III

Dongfeng DF-5 vs LGM-30 Minuteman III at a glance — range 13,000 vs 14,000 km, speed 26,950 vs 28,200 km/h, warhead 10,200 vs 1,150 kg, launch weight 183,000 vs 36,030 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-5 LGM-30 Minuteman III
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer Factory 211 Boeing
Service year 1981 1970
Number produced 83 units 550 units
Estimated unit price NA $7 million
Range 13,000.0 km 14,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 21.8 Mach 22.8
Weight 183,000 kg 36,030 kg
Warhead 10200.0 kg 1150.0 kg
Length 32.60 m 18.30 m
Diameter 3350 mm 1680 mm
Guidance Inertial and on-board computers Inertial
Warhead type Nuclear MIRV Nuclear
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-5 32.60 m LGM-30 MINUTEMAN III 18.30 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-5 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-5's 13,000 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-5 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.8 compared to the Dongfeng DF-5's Mach 21.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-5 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The Dongfeng DF-5 carries a larger warhead at 10,200 kg compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 1,150 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-5 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is heavier at 183,000 kg compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 36,030 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-5 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is longer at 32.60 meters compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 18.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-5 and LGM-30 Minuteman III use?
The Dongfeng DF-5 uses Inertial and on-board computers guidance while the LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-5 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 11 years before the Dongfeng DF-5 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-5 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has been produced in greater numbers with 550 units compared to 83 units of the Dongfeng DF-5.