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Dongfeng DF-15 vs Ghaznavi

Dongfeng DF-15 vs Ghaznavi at a glance — range 900 vs 300 km, speed 7,409 vs 6,509 km/h, warhead 500 vs 700 kg, launch weight 6,200 vs 5,256 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-15 Ghaznavi
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Short-range ballistic missile Short range ballistic missile
Manufacturer Academy of Rocket Motors Technology PMO
Service year 1990 2004
Number produced 355 units 30 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 900.0 km 300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 6.0 Mach 5.3
Weight 6,200 kg 5,256 kg
Warhead 500.0 kg 700.0 kg
Length 9.10 m 8.50 m
Diameter 1000 mm 800 mm
Guidance Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker Inertial, Terminal
Warhead type Deep-penetration warhead Thermonuclear
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-15 9.10 m GHAZNAVI 8.50 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Ghaznavi?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the Ghaznavi's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Ghaznavi?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 6.0 compared to the Ghaznavi's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Ghaznavi?
The Ghaznavi carries a larger warhead at 700 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Ghaznavi?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is heavier at 6,200 kg compared to the Ghaznavi's 5,256 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Ghaznavi?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the Ghaznavi's 8.50 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and Ghaznavi use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the Ghaznavi uses Inertial, Terminal guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Ghaznavi?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 14 years before the Ghaznavi which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Ghaznavi?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in greater numbers with 355 units compared to 30 units of the Ghaznavi.