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Dongfeng DF-5 vs RSD-10 Pioneer

Dongfeng DF-5 vs RSD-10 Pioneer at a glance — range 13,000 vs 5,800 km, speed 26,950 vs 26,748 km/h, warhead 10,200 vs 1,600 kg, launch weight 183,000 vs 37,100 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-5 RSD-10 Pioneer
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Factory 211 Votkinsk Machine Building Plant
Service year 1981 1976
Number produced 83 units 654 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 13,000.0 km 5,800.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 21.8 Mach 21.7
Weight 183,000 kg 37,100 kg
Warhead 10200.0 kg 1600.0 kg
Length 32.60 m 16.50 m
Diameter 3350 mm 1800 mm
Guidance Inertial and on-board computers Inertial
Warhead type Nuclear MIRV Nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-5 32.60 m RSD-10 PIONEER 16.50 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-5 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The Dongfeng DF-5 has a longer range at 13,000 km compared to the RSD-10 Pioneer's 5,800 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-5 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 21.8 compared to the RSD-10 Pioneer's Mach 21.7.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-5 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The Dongfeng DF-5 carries a larger warhead at 10,200 kg compared to the RSD-10 Pioneer's 1,600 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-5 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is heavier at 183,000 kg compared to the RSD-10 Pioneer's 37,100 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-5 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is longer at 32.60 meters compared to the RSD-10 Pioneer's 16.50 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-5 and RSD-10 Pioneer use?
The Dongfeng DF-5 uses Inertial and on-board computers guidance while the RSD-10 Pioneer uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-5 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The RSD-10 Pioneer entered service first in 1976, 5 years before the Dongfeng DF-5 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-5 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The RSD-10 Pioneer has been produced in greater numbers with 654 units compared to 83 units of the Dongfeng DF-5.