Dongfeng DF-15 vs Hwasong-17
Overview
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the Hwasong-17 are both Ballistic missiles.
The Hwasong-17 has a range of 15,000 km — 21:1 the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 27,165 km/h for the Hwasong-17. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 3500 kg for the Hwasong-17. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 150,000 kg for the Hwasong-17.
The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in 355 units vs 12 for the Hwasong-17. The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service 30 years before the Hwasong-17 (1990 vs 2020).
| 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, entered service in 2020, with a maximum range of 15,000 kilometers. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Service year | 2020 |
| Number produced | 12 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 | 15,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 150,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 26.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | -- |
| Warhead type | Nuclear weapon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-17 has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-17 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.2 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-17 carries a larger warhead at 3,500 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-17 is heavier at 150,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-17 is longer at 26.00 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-17?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 30 years before the Hwasong-17 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Hwasong-17?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in greater numbers with 355 units compared to 12 units of the Hwasong-17.