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DF-21larger figure on 0 of 3
RS-24 Yarslarger figure on 3 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source10.7 metres (35 ft)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | DF-21 | RS-24 Yars |
|---|---|---|
| Type | MRBM / IRBM[source] | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile[source] |
| Place of origin | China[source] | Russia[source] |
| In service | 1991[source] | 2010–present[source] |
| Used by | People's Liberation Army Rocket Force Royal Saudi Strategic Missile Force[source] | Russian Strategic Missile Troops |
22,500 mm[source]
Operational; DF-21C
Single sourceOperational; DF-21D ASBM
Single sourceOperational; DF-21/DF-21A
Single source1,770 km (1,100 mi) (DF-21/DF-21A) 1,700 km (1,100 mi) (DF-21C) 1,500 km (930 mi; 810 nmi) (DF-21D ASBM )[source]
Operational; Operational range
Single source11,000 km (6,800 mi) - 12,000 km (7,500 mi)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Warhead | conventional 600kg: 1, or 5-6 (improved variant) nuclear 200-300-500 kt nuclear[source] | 3 x 200 kiloton MIRV warheads[source] |
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| Engine | Solid fueled[source] | Three-stage Solid-fuel rocket[source] |
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| Guidance system | Inertial + terminal active radar guidance[source] | Inertial with Glonass[source] |
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| Accuracy | DF-21 700m, DF-21A 50m, DF-21B 10m CEP (with BeiDou Navigation Satellite System and active radar)[source] | — |
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| Launch platform | Mobile launcher[source] | Silo , road-mobile TEL MZKT-79221[source] |
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| Manufacturer | ( Capital Astronautics Co. )[source] | Votkinsk Machine Building Plant[source] |
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| Designer | — | Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2009[source] |
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