Dongfeng DF-15 vs M-4
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the M-4 are both Ballistic missiles. The M-4 has a range of 5,000 km — 7.1x the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 18,500 km/h for the M-4. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 36,000 kg for the M-4. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the M-4 relies on Inertial. The M-4 entered service 5 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 (1985 vs 1990).
| 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 | 5,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 15.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 36,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 11.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1930 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | 6 nuclear MIRV TN71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M-4?
The M-4 has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M-4?
The M-4 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 M-4?
The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the M-4's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M-4?
The M-4 is heavier at 36,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M-4?
The M-4 is longer at 11.50 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and M-4 use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the M-4 uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M-4?
The M-4 entered service first in 1985, 5 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 which entered service in 1990.