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Dongfeng DF-5 vs R-17 Elbrus

Dongfeng DF-5 vs R-17 Elbrus at a glance — range 13,000 vs 300 km, speed 26,950 vs 5,040 km/h, warhead 10,200 vs 985 kg, launch weight 183,000 vs 5,900 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-5 R-17 Elbrus
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Short-range ballistic missile
Manufacturer Factory 211 Votkinsk Machine Building Plant
Service year 1981 1962
Number produced 83 units 7,000 units
Estimated unit price NA $1 million
Range 13,000.0 km 300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 21.8 Mach 4.1
Weight 183,000 kg 5,900 kg
Warhead 10200.0 kg 985.0 kg
Length 32.60 m 11.25 m
Diameter 3350 mm 885 mm
Guidance Inertial and on-board computers Inertial, boost phase only
Warhead type Nuclear MIRV High-explosive, cluster, chemical or nuclear
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-5 32.60 m R-17 ELBRUS 11.25 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-5 or R-17 Elbrus?
The Dongfeng DF-5 has a longer range at 13,000 km compared to the R-17 Elbrus's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-5 or R-17 Elbrus?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 21.8 compared to the R-17 Elbrus's Mach 4.1.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-5 or R-17 Elbrus?
The Dongfeng DF-5 carries a larger warhead at 10,200 kg compared to the R-17 Elbrus's 985 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-5 or R-17 Elbrus?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is heavier at 183,000 kg compared to the R-17 Elbrus's 5,900 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-5 or R-17 Elbrus?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is longer at 32.60 meters compared to the R-17 Elbrus's 11.25 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-5 and R-17 Elbrus use?
The Dongfeng DF-5 uses Inertial and on-board computers guidance while the R-17 Elbrus uses Inertial, boost phase only guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-5 or R-17 Elbrus?
The R-17 Elbrus entered service first in 1962, 19 years before the Dongfeng DF-5 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-5 or R-17 Elbrus?
The R-17 Elbrus has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 83 units of the Dongfeng DF-5.