AGM-69 SRAM vs Dongfeng DF-15

Overview

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).

AGM-69 SRAM

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
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Dongfeng DF-15

Chinese short-range ballistic missile, entered service in 1990, guided by inertial and GPS systems.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Ballistic
Type Short-range ballistic missile
Manufacturer Academy of Rocket Motors Technology
Service year 1990
Number produced 355 units
Estimated unit price NA
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AGM-69 SRAM

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

Dongfeng DF-15

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

Performance Radar Chart

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.

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