Dongfeng DF-15 vs LGM-118 Peacekeeper
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the LGM-118 Peacekeeper are both Ballistic missiles. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has a range of 9,600 km — 14:1 the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 24,000 km/h for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 3600 kg for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 87,750 kg for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the LGM-118 Peacekeeper relies on Inertial. The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in 355 units vs 114 for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper entered service 4 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 (1986 vs 1990).
| 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 |
| American ICBM, entered service in 1986, with a range of 14,000 km. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Service year | 1986 |
| Number produced | 114 units |
| Estimated unit price | $70 million |
| 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 | 9,600.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 87,750 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3600.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 21.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2340 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | 12 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or LGM-118 Peacekeeper?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or LGM-118 Peacekeeper?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 19.6 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or LGM-118 Peacekeeper?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper carries a larger warhead at 3,600 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or LGM-118 Peacekeeper?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is heavier at 87,750 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or LGM-118 Peacekeeper?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is longer at 21.80 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and LGM-118 Peacekeeper use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the LGM-118 Peacekeeper uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or LGM-118 Peacekeeper?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper entered service first in 1986, 4 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-15 or LGM-118 Peacekeeper?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in greater numbers with 355 units compared to 114 units of the LGM-118 Peacekeeper.