Dongfeng DF-5 vs LGM-30 Minuteman III
The Dongfeng DF-5 and the LGM-30 Minuteman III are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 12,000 km for the Dongfeng DF-5 vs 14,000 km for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The Dongfeng DF-5 reaches 26,950 km/h vs 28,200 km/h for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The Dongfeng DF-5 carries a 10200 kg warhead vs 1150 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. Launch weight is 183,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-5 vs 36,030 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The Dongfeng DF-5 uses Inertial and on-board computers guidance, while the LGM-30 Minuteman III relies on Inertial. The Dongfeng DF-5 has been produced in 83 units vs 550 for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 11 years before the Dongfeng DF-5 (1970 vs 1981).
| Chinese ICBM, entered service in 1981, utilizes inertial and on-board computer guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Factory 211 |
| Service year | 1981 |
| Number produced | 83 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American ICBM, entered service in 1970, utilizes inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Service year | 1970 |
| Number produced | 550 units |
| Estimated unit price | $7 million |
| 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 |
| Range | 14,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 23.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 36,030 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1150.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 18.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1680 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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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 12,000 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 23.0 compared to the Dongfeng DF-5's Mach 22.0.
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.