Dongfeng DF-15 vs MGM-134 Midgetman
Overview
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the MGM-134 Midgetman are both Ballistic missiles.
The MGM-134 Midgetman has a range of 11,000 km — 16:1 the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 24,000 km/h for the MGM-134 Midgetman. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 13,600 kg for the MGM-134 Midgetman. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the MGM-134 Midgetman relies on Inertial, GPS.
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service 1 years before the MGM-134 Midgetman (1990 vs 1991).
| 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 1991, utilizing inertial and GPS guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer | Martin-Marietta |
| Service year | 1991 |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 11,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 13,600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 14.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1170 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, GPS |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or MGM-134 Midgetman?
The MGM-134 Midgetman has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or MGM-134 Midgetman?
The MGM-134 Midgetman 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 MGM-134 Midgetman?
The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or MGM-134 Midgetman?
The MGM-134 Midgetman is heavier at 13,600 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or MGM-134 Midgetman?
The MGM-134 Midgetman is longer at 14.00 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and MGM-134 Midgetman use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the MGM-134 Midgetman uses Inertial, GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or MGM-134 Midgetman?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 1 years before the MGM-134 Midgetman which entered service in 1991.