Dongfeng DF-15 vs Ghauri
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the Ghauri are both Ballistic missiles. The Ghauri has a range of 1,500 km — 2.1x the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 6,509 km/h for the Ghauri. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 750 kg for the Ghauri. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 20,000 kg for the Ghauri. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the Ghauri relies on Inertial, Terminal. The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in 355 units vs 30 for the Ghauri. The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service 13 years before the Ghauri (1990 vs 2003).
| 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 | 1,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 20,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 750.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 15.85 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, Terminal |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 700 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.