Dongfeng DF-15 vs Ghauri
Dongfeng DF-15 vs Ghauri at a glance — range 900 vs 1,500 km, speed 7,409 vs 6,509 km/h, warhead 500 vs 750 kg, launch weight 6,200 vs 20,000 kg.
Specifications
|
Dongfeng DF-15 |
Ghauri |
| Origin |
🇨🇳 China |
🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Short-range ballistic missile |
Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Academy of Rocket Motors Technology |
Kahuta Research Laboratories |
| Service year |
1990 |
2003 |
| Number produced |
355 units |
30 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
NA |
| Range |
900.0 km |
1,500.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 6.0 |
Mach 5.3 |
| Weight |
6,200 kg |
20,000 kg |
| Warhead |
500.0 kg |
750.0 kg |
| Length |
9.10 m |
15.85 m |
| Diameter |
1000 mm |
1350 mm |
| Guidance |
Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker |
Inertial, Terminal |
| Warhead type |
Deep-penetration warhead |
Thermonuclear |
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Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Ghauri?
The Ghauri has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 900 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Ghauri?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 6.0 compared to the Ghauri's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Ghauri?
The Ghauri carries a larger warhead at 750 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Ghauri?
The Ghauri is heavier at 20,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Ghauri?
The Ghauri is longer at 15.85 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and Ghauri use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Ghauri?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 13 years before the Ghauri which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Ghauri?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in greater numbers with 355 units compared to 30 units of the Ghauri.