Dongfeng DF-15 vs Dongfeng DF-41
Overview
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the Dongfeng DF-41 are both Ballistic missiles.
The Dongfeng DF-41 has a range of 15,000 km — 21:1 the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 31,425 km/h for the Dongfeng DF-41. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 2500 kg for the Dongfeng DF-41. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 80,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-41. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the Dongfeng DF-41 relies on Inertial, likely with stellar updates and BeiDou.
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service 27 years before the Dongfeng DF-41 (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 | 15,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 25.7 ◉ |
| Weight | 80,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 22.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2250 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, likely with stellar updates and BeiDou |
| Warhead type | Nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-41?
The Dongfeng DF-41 has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-41?
The Dongfeng DF-41 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.7 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-41?
The Dongfeng DF-41 carries a larger warhead at 2,500 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-41?
The Dongfeng DF-41 is heavier at 80,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-41?
The Dongfeng DF-41 is longer at 22.00 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and Dongfeng DF-41 use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the Dongfeng DF-41 uses Inertial, likely with stellar updates and BeiDou guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Dongfeng DF-41?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 27 years before the Dongfeng DF-41 which entered service in 2017.