Dongfeng DF-5 vs RS-28 Sarmat
Overview
The Dongfeng DF-5 and the RS-28 Sarmat are both Ballistic missiles.
Range is 12,000 km for the Dongfeng DF-5 vs 18,000 km for the RS-28 Sarmat. The Dongfeng DF-5 reaches 26,950 km/h vs 25,500 km/h for the RS-28 Sarmat. The Dongfeng DF-5 carries a 10200 kg warhead vs 10000 kg for the RS-28 Sarmat. Launch weight is 183,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-5 vs 208,100 kg for the RS-28 Sarmat. The Dongfeng DF-5 uses Inertial and on-board computers guidance, while the RS-28 Sarmat relies on Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial.
The Dongfeng DF-5 entered service 42 years before the RS-28 Sarmat (1981 vs 2023).
| 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 |
| 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 | 18,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 20.8 ◉ |
| Weight | 208,100 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 10000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 35.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 3000 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-5 or RS-28 Sarmat?
The RS-28 Sarmat has a longer range at 18,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-5's 12,000 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-5 or RS-28 Sarmat?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.0 compared to the RS-28 Sarmat's Mach 20.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-5 or RS-28 Sarmat?
The Dongfeng DF-5 carries a larger warhead at 10,200 kg compared to the RS-28 Sarmat's 10,000 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-5 or RS-28 Sarmat?
The RS-28 Sarmat is heavier at 208,100 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-5's 183,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-5 or RS-28 Sarmat?
The RS-28 Sarmat is longer at 35.30 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-5's 32.60 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-5 and RS-28 Sarmat use?
The Dongfeng DF-5 uses Inertial and on-board computers guidance while the RS-28 Sarmat uses Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-5 or RS-28 Sarmat?
The Dongfeng DF-5 entered service first in 1981, 42 years before the RS-28 Sarmat which entered service in 2023.