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Dongfeng DF-5 vs Trident 2D5

Dongfeng DF-5 vs Trident 2D5 at a glance β€” range 13,000 vs 12,000 km, speed 26,950 vs 29,020 km/h, warhead 10,200 vs 175 kg, launch weight 183,000 vs 58,500 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-5 Trident 2D5
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Submarine-launched ballistic missile
Manufacturer Factory 211 Lockheed Martin
Service year 1981 1990
Number produced 83 units 844 units
Estimated unit price NA $85.5 million
Range 13,000.0 km 12,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 21.8 Mach 23.5
Weight 183,000 kg 58,500 kg
Warhead 10200.0 kg 175.0 kg
Length 32.60 m 13.41 m
Diameter 3350 mm 2110 mm
Guidance Inertial and on-board computers MK 6 astro-inertial guidance
Warhead type Nuclear MIRV 8 nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-5 32.60 m TRIDENT 2D5 13.41 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-5 has a longer range at 13,000 km compared to the Trident 2D5's 12,000 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.5 compared to the Dongfeng DF-5's Mach 21.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-5 carries a larger warhead at 10,200 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is heavier at 183,000 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 58,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is longer at 32.60 meters compared to the Trident 2D5's 13.41 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-5 and Trident 2D5 use?
The Dongfeng DF-5 uses Inertial and on-board computers guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-5 entered service first in 1981, 9 years before the Trident 2D5 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has been produced in greater numbers with 844 units compared to 83 units of the Dongfeng DF-5.