China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation DF-17 vs Almaz-Antey 3M22 Zircon
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation DF-17 and Almaz-Antey 3M22 Zircon are both missile, compared here on public specifications. The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation DF-17 leads on range (2,500 vs 1,000 km). Several China and Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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 China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation DF-17
Wins 2/2 |  Almaz-Antey 3M22 Zircon
Wins 0/2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 10 Mach ✓ | 9 Mach |
| Range (km) | 2,500 km ✓ | 1,000 km |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | N/A | 300 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 11 m | 8 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 15,000 kg | 4,000 kg |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the longer range? +
The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation DF-17 has the longest range at 2,500 km.
Is the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation DF-17 better than the Almaz-Antey 3M22 Zircon? +
On the public specs we track, the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation DF-17 leads on 1 of 1 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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