Dongfeng DF-15 vs Nodong I
Dongfeng DF-15 vs Nodong I at a glance — range 900 vs 1,300 km, speed 7,409 vs 8,600 km/h, warhead 500 vs 800 kg, launch weight 6,200 vs 16,500 kg.
Specifications
|
Dongfeng DF-15 |
Nodong I |
| Origin |
🇨🇳 China |
🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Short-range ballistic missile |
Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Academy of Rocket Motors Technology |
North Korean State Industry |
| Service year |
1990 |
1998 |
| Number produced |
355 units |
300 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
NA |
| Range |
900.0 km |
1,300.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 6.0 |
Mach 7.0 |
| Weight |
6,200 kg |
16,500 kg |
| Warhead |
500.0 kg |
800.0 kg |
| Length |
9.10 m |
16.20 m |
| Diameter |
1000 mm |
1360 mm |
| Guidance |
Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker |
Inertial |
| Warhead type |
Deep-penetration warhead |
Conventional or Nuclear |
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Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Nodong I?
The Nodong I has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 900 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Nodong I?
The Nodong I is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 7.0 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Nodong I?
The Nodong I carries a larger warhead at 800 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Nodong I?
The Nodong I is heavier at 16,500 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Nodong I?
The Nodong I is longer at 16.20 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and Nodong I use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the Nodong I uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Nodong I?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 8 years before the Nodong I which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Nodong I?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in greater numbers with 355 units compared to 300 units of the Nodong I.