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 β€” 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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 β—‰
Maximum speed Mach 6.0 β—‰
Weight 6,200 kg β—‰
Warhead 500.0 kg
Length 9.10 m β—‰
Diameter 1000 mm β—‰
Guidance Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker
Warhead type Deep-penetration warhead
Range 11,000.0 km β—‰
Maximum speed Mach 19.6 β—‰
Weight 13,600 kg β—‰
Warhead -- kg
Length 14.00 m β—‰
Diameter 1170 mm β—‰
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.