Dongfeng DF-15 vs M-39 ATACMS
Dongfeng DF-15 vs M-39 ATACMS at a glance — range 900 vs 300 km, speed 7,409 vs 3,600 km/h, warhead 500 vs 214 kg, launch weight 6,200 vs 1,674 kg.
Specifications
|
Dongfeng DF-15 |
M-39 ATACMS |
| Origin |
🇨🇳 China |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Short-range ballistic missile |
Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Academy of Rocket Motors Technology |
Loral / Vought |
| Service year |
1990 |
1991 |
| Number produced |
355 units |
3,700 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
$1.7 million |
| Range |
900.0 km |
300.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 6.0 |
Mach 2.9 |
| Weight |
6,200 kg |
1,674 kg |
| Warhead |
500.0 kg |
214.0 kg |
| Length |
9.10 m |
3.96 m |
| Diameter |
1000 mm |
607 mm |
| Guidance |
Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker |
GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance |
| Warhead type |
Deep-penetration warhead |
950 small bombs M-74 |
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Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 6.0 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is heavier at 6,200 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and M-39 ATACMS use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 1 years before the M-39 ATACMS which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M-39 ATACMS?
The M-39 ATACMS has been produced in greater numbers with 3,700 units compared to 355 units of the Dongfeng DF-15.