Dongfeng DF-15 vs Hwasong-12
Overview
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the Hwasong-12 are both Ballistic missiles.
The Hwasong-12 has a range of 4,500 km — 6.4x the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 20,800 km/h for the Hwasong-12. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 650 kg for the Hwasong-12. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 24,700 kg for the Hwasong-12. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the Hwasong-12 relies on Inertial.
The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in 355 units vs 26 for the Hwasong-12. The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service 27 years before the Hwasong-12 (1990 vs 2017).
| 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 |
| North Korean ballistic missile, entered service in 2017, with a maximum range of 6,000 km. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intermediate-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | 26 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 | 4,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 17.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 24,700 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 650.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1500 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Conventional; possibly nuclear-capable |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-12?
The Hwasong-12 has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-12?
The Hwasong-12 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 17.0 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-12?
The Hwasong-12 carries a larger warhead at 650 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-12?
The Hwasong-12 is heavier at 24,700 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-12?
The Hwasong-12 is longer at 16.50 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and Hwasong-12 use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the Hwasong-12 uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-12?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 27 years before the Hwasong-12 which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-12?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in greater numbers with 355 units compared to 26 units of the Hwasong-12.