Dongfeng DF-15 vs Fateh-110

Overview

The Dongfeng DF-15 and the Fateh-110 are both Ballistic missiles.

The Dongfeng DF-15 has a range of 700 km — 2.3x the Fateh-110's 300 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 4,939 km/h for the Fateh-110. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the Fateh-110. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 3,500 kg for the Fateh-110. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the Fateh-110 relies on Inertial.

The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service 12 years before the Fateh-110 (1990 vs 2002).

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
Iranian ballistic missile, entering service in 2002, carries a 500 kg warhead.
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Ballistic
Type Tactical SRBM
Manufacturer Iran
Service year 2002
Number produced -- 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 300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 4.0
Weight 3,500 kg
Warhead 500.0 kg
Length 8.90 m
Diameter 600 mm
Guidance Inertial
Warhead type High explosive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Fateh-110?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Fateh-110's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Fateh-110?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 6.0 compared to the Fateh-110's Mach 4.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Fateh-110?
Both the Dongfeng DF-15 and Fateh-110 carry the same warhead weight of 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Fateh-110?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is heavier at 6,200 kg compared to the Fateh-110's 3,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Fateh-110?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the Fateh-110's 8.90 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and Fateh-110 use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the Fateh-110 uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Fateh-110?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 12 years before the Fateh-110 which entered service in 2002.