Agni-II vs Dongfeng DF-15
Overview
The Agni-II and the Dongfeng DF-15 are both Ballistic missiles.
The Agni-II has a range of 3,500 km — 5.0x the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Agni-II reaches 12,600 km/h vs 7,409 km/h for the Dongfeng DF-15. The Agni-II carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15. Launch weight is 16,000 kg for the Agni-II vs 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15. The Agni-II uses RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching guidance, while the Dongfeng DF-15 relies on Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker.
The Agni-II has been produced in 12 units vs 355 for the Dongfeng DF-15. The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service 20 years before the Agni-II (1990 vs 2010).
| Indian ballistic missile, with a 3,500 km range, entered service in 2010. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium Range Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
| Service year | 2010 |
| Number produced | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.1 million |
| Range | 3,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 10.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 16,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 21.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1300 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching |
| Warhead type | Strategic nuclear weapon and conventional high explosive |
| 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 Agni-II or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Agni-II has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Agni-II or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Agni-II is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 10.3 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Agni-II or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Agni-II carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Agni-II or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Agni-II is heavier at 16,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Agni-II or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Agni-II is longer at 21.00 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Agni-II and Dongfeng DF-15 use?
The Agni-II uses RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching guidance while the Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the Agni-II or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 20 years before the Agni-II which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Agni-II or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in greater numbers with 355 units compared to 12 units of the Agni-II.