Dongfeng DF-5 vs Pluton
The Dongfeng DF-5 and the Pluton are both Ballistic missiles. The Dongfeng DF-5 has a range of 12,000 km — 100:1 the Pluton's 120 km. The Dongfeng DF-5 reaches 26,950 km/h vs 3,960 km/h for the Pluton. Launch weight is 183,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-5 vs 2,350 kg for the Pluton. The Dongfeng DF-5 uses Inertial and on-board computers guidance, while the Pluton relies on Inertial. The Pluton entered service 7 years before the Dongfeng DF-5 (1974 vs 1981).
| 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 | 120.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,350 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 7.64 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 550 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Pluton?
The Dongfeng DF-5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Pluton's 120 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Pluton?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.0 compared to the Pluton's Mach 3.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Pluton?
The Dongfeng DF-5 carries a larger warhead at 10,200 kg compared to the Pluton's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Pluton?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is heavier at 183,000 kg compared to the Pluton's 2,350 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Pluton?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is longer at 32.60 meters compared to the Pluton's 7.64 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-5 and Pluton use?
The Dongfeng DF-5 uses Inertial and on-board computers guidance while the Pluton uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Pluton?
The Pluton entered service first in 1974, 7 years before the Dongfeng DF-5 which entered service in 1981.