AGM-69 SRAM vs Dongfeng DF-15
The AGM-69 SRAM and the Dongfeng DF-15 are both Ballistic missiles. The Dongfeng DF-15 has a range of 700 km — 3.5x the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 7,409 km/h for the Dongfeng DF-15. The AGM-69 SRAM carries a 125 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the Dongfeng DF-15 relies on Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker. The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in 1,500 units vs 355 for the Dongfeng DF-15. The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 18 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 (1972 vs 1990).
| American ballistic missile, entered service in 1972, uses inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Service year | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 million |
| Range | 200.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,010 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 125.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.47 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 447 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
| 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 AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 6.0 compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 125 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is heavier at 6,200 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and Dongfeng DF-15 use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-15?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 18 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-69 SRAM or Dongfeng DF-15?
The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 355 units of the Dongfeng DF-15.