Dongfeng DF-15 vs M51
Overview
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the M51 are both Ballistic missiles.
The M51 has a range of 10,000 km — 14:1 the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 30,870 km/h for the M51. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 52,000 kg for the M51. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the M51 relies on Astro-inertial guidance.
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service 20 years before the M51 (1990 vs 2010).
| 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 | 10,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 25.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 52,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 12.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2300 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear warheads |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M51?
The M51 has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M51?
The M51 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.2 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M51?
The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the M51's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M51?
The M51 is heavier at 52,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M51?
The M51 is longer at 12.00 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and M51 use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the M51 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or M51?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 20 years before the M51 which entered service in 2010.