ABM-1 Galosh vs Dongfeng DF-15
The ABM-1 Galosh and the Dongfeng DF-15 are both Ballistic missiles. The Dongfeng DF-15 has a range of 700 km — 2.0x the ABM-1 Galosh's 350 km. The ABM-1 Galosh reaches 4,900 km/h vs 7,409 km/h for the Dongfeng DF-15. Launch weight is 32,700 kg for the ABM-1 Galosh vs 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15. The ABM-1 Galosh uses Radar command guidance guidance, while the Dongfeng DF-15 relies on Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker. The ABM-1 Galosh has been produced in 64 units vs 355 for the Dongfeng DF-15. The ABM-1 Galosh entered service 12 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 (1978 vs 1990).
| Russian anti-ballistic missile, entered service in 1978, using radar command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Anti-ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Vympel |
| Service year | 1978 |
| Number produced | 64 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 350.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 32,700 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 19.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2570 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radar command guidance |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
| Range | 700.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 6.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 6,200 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg |
| Length | 9.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1000 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker |
| Warhead type | Deep-penetration warhead |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the ABM-1 Galosh or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the ABM-1 Galosh's 350 km.
Which is faster, the ABM-1 Galosh or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 6.0 compared to the ABM-1 Galosh's Mach 4.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the ABM-1 Galosh or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the ABM-1 Galosh's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the ABM-1 Galosh or Dongfeng DF-15?
The ABM-1 Galosh is heavier at 32,700 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the ABM-1 Galosh or Dongfeng DF-15?
The ABM-1 Galosh is longer at 19.80 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the ABM-1 Galosh and Dongfeng DF-15 use?
The ABM-1 Galosh uses Radar command guidance guidance while the Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the ABM-1 Galosh or Dongfeng DF-15?
The ABM-1 Galosh entered service first in 1978, 12 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ABM-1 Galosh or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in greater numbers with 355 units compared to 64 units of the ABM-1 Galosh.