Dongfeng DF-31 vs Pluton
The Dongfeng DF-31 and the Pluton are both Ballistic missiles. The Dongfeng DF-31 has a range of 11,200 km — 93:1 the Pluton's 120 km. The Dongfeng DF-31 reaches 29,376 km/h vs 3,960 km/h for the Pluton. Launch weight is 54,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-31 vs 2,350 kg for the Pluton. The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance, while the Pluton relies on Inertial. The Pluton entered service 43 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 (1974 vs 2017).
| Range | 11,200.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 24.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 54,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1050.0 kg |
| Length | 21.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2370 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou |
| Warhead type | Nuclear MIRV |
| Range | 120.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,350 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 7.64 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 550 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Pluton?
The Dongfeng DF-31 has a longer range at 11,200 km compared to the Pluton's 120 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Pluton?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 24.0 compared to the Pluton's Mach 3.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Pluton?
The Dongfeng DF-31 carries a larger warhead at 1,050 kg compared to the Pluton's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Pluton?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is heavier at 54,000 kg compared to the Pluton's 2,350 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Pluton?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is longer at 21.60 meters compared to the Pluton's 7.64 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-31 and Pluton use?
The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance while the Pluton uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-31 or Pluton?
The Pluton entered service first in 1974, 43 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 which entered service in 2017.