Dongfeng DF-5 vs R-27 Zyb
Dongfeng DF-5 vs R-27 Zyb at a glance — range 13,000 vs 3,000 km, warhead 10,200 vs 650 kg, launch weight 183,000 vs 14,200 kg.
Specifications
|
Dongfeng DF-5 |
R-27 Zyb |
| Origin |
🇨🇳 China |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
Submarine-launched ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Factory 211 |
Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau |
| Service year |
1981 |
1968 |
| Number produced |
83 units |
1,800 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
NA |
| Range |
13,000.0 km |
3,000.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 21.8 |
NA |
| Weight |
183,000 kg |
14,200 kg |
| Warhead |
10200.0 kg |
650.0 kg |
| Length |
32.60 m |
8.89 m |
| Diameter |
3350 mm |
1500 mm |
| Guidance |
Inertial and on-board computers |
Inertial |
| Warhead type |
Nuclear MIRV |
Single nuclear |
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Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-5 or R-27 Zyb?
The Dongfeng DF-5 has a longer range at 13,000 km compared to the R-27 Zyb's 3,000 km.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-5 or R-27 Zyb?
The Dongfeng DF-5 carries a larger warhead at 10,200 kg compared to the R-27 Zyb's 650 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-5 or R-27 Zyb?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is heavier at 183,000 kg compared to the R-27 Zyb's 14,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-5 or R-27 Zyb?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is longer at 32.60 meters compared to the R-27 Zyb's 8.89 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-5 and R-27 Zyb use?
The Dongfeng DF-5 uses Inertial and on-board computers guidance while the R-27 Zyb uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-5 or R-27 Zyb?
The R-27 Zyb entered service first in 1968, 13 years before the Dongfeng DF-5 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-5 or R-27 Zyb?
The R-27 Zyb has been produced in greater numbers with 1,800 units compared to 83 units of the Dongfeng DF-5.