Dongfeng DF-15 vs Emad
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the Emad are both Ballistic missiles. The Emad has a range of 1,700 km — 2.4x the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 13,582 km/h for the Emad. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 750 kg for the Emad. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the Emad relies on Advanced guidance and control system, SATNAV. The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service 25 years before the Emad (1990 vs 2015).
| 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 | 1,700.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 11.1 ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | 750.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | 1250 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Advanced guidance and control system, SATNAV |
| Warhead type | Chemical, biological or Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Emad?
The Emad has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Emad?
The Emad is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 11.1 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Emad?
The Emad carries a larger warhead at 750 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Emad?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is heavier at 6,200 kg compared to the Emad's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Emad?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the Emad's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and Emad use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the Emad uses Advanced guidance and control system, SATNAV guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Emad?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 25 years before the Emad which entered service in 2015.