Dongfeng DF-15 vs Hwasong-15

The Dongfeng DF-15 and the Hwasong-15 are both Ballistic missiles. The Hwasong-15 has a range of 13,000 km — 19:1 the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 18,522 km/h for the Hwasong-15. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 1000 kg for the Hwasong-15. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 72,000 kg for the Hwasong-15. The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service 27 years before the Hwasong-15 (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 ICBM, first tested in 2017, can deliver a 1000 kg warhead.
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer North Korea
Service year 2017
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 13,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 15.1
Weight 72,000 kg
Warhead 1000.0 kg
Length 22.50 m
Diameter 2400 mm
Guidance --
Warhead type Nuclear weapon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-15?
The Hwasong-15 has a longer range at 13,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-15?
The Hwasong-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 15.1 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-15?
The Hwasong-15 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-15?
The Hwasong-15 is heavier at 72,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-15?
The Hwasong-15 is longer at 22.50 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-15?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 27 years before the Hwasong-15 which entered service in 2017.