Dongfeng DF-15 vs Dongfeng DF-3
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the Dongfeng DF-3 are both Ballistic missiles. The Dongfeng DF-3 has a range of 5,000 km — 7.1x the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 20,000 km/h for the Dongfeng DF-3. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 2150 kg for the Dongfeng DF-3. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 64,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-3. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the Dongfeng DF-3 relies on Astro-inertial guidance. The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in 355 units vs 110 for the Dongfeng DF-3. The Dongfeng DF-3 entered service 19 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 (1971 vs 1990).
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Range | 5,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 16.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 64,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2150.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 24.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2250 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-3?
The Dongfeng DF-3 has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-3?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 16.3 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-3?
The Dongfeng DF-3 carries a larger warhead at 2,150 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-3?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is heavier at 64,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-3?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is longer at 24.00 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and Dongfeng DF-3 use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the Dongfeng DF-3 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-3?
The Dongfeng DF-3 entered service first in 1971, 19 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-3?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in greater numbers with 355 units compared to 110 units of the Dongfeng DF-3.