ASMP-A vs Dongfeng DF-15
The ASMP-A and the Dongfeng DF-15 are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 500 km for the ASMP-A vs 700 km for the Dongfeng DF-15. The ASMP-A reaches 3,704 km/h vs 7,409 km/h for the Dongfeng DF-15. Launch weight is 840 kg for the ASMP-A vs 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15. The ASMP-A uses Guidage inertiel programmé guidance, while the Dongfeng DF-15 relies on Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker. The ASMP-A has been produced in 54 units vs 355 for the Dongfeng DF-15. The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service 20 years before the ASMP-A (1990 vs 2010).
| French ballistic missile, entered service in 2010, with a range of 500 km. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Pre-strategic Nuclear Missile |
| Manufacturer | MBDA |
| Service year | 2010 |
| Number produced | 54 units |
| Estimated unit price | $15 million |
| Range | 500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 840 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 5.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Guidage inertiel programmé |
| Warhead type | Tête nucléaire aéroportée |
| 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 ASMP-A or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the ASMP-A's 500 km.
Which is faster, the ASMP-A or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 6.0 compared to the ASMP-A's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the ASMP-A or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the ASMP-A's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the ASMP-A or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is heavier at 6,200 kg compared to the ASMP-A's 840 kg.
Which is longer, the ASMP-A or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the ASMP-A's 5.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the ASMP-A and Dongfeng DF-15 use?
The ASMP-A uses Guidage inertiel programmé guidance while the Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the ASMP-A or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 20 years before the ASMP-A which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ASMP-A or Dongfeng DF-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in greater numbers with 355 units compared to 54 units of the ASMP-A.