Dongfeng DF-15 vs Dongfeng DF-31
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the Dongfeng DF-31 are both Ballistic missiles. The Dongfeng DF-31 has a range of 11,200 km — 16:1 the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 29,376 km/h for the Dongfeng DF-31. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 1050 kg for the Dongfeng DF-31. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 54,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-31. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the Dongfeng DF-31 relies on Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou. The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service 27 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 (1990 vs 2017).
| 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 | 11,200.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 24.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 54,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1050.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 21.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2370 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou |
| Warhead type | Nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-31 has a longer range at 11,200 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 24.0 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-31 carries a larger warhead at 1,050 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is heavier at 54,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is longer at 21.60 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and Dongfeng DF-31 use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-31?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 27 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 which entered service in 2017.