Dongfeng DF-15 vs Pluton
Overview
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the Pluton are both Ballistic missiles.
The Dongfeng DF-15 has a range of 700 km — 5.8x the Pluton's 120 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 3,960 km/h for the Pluton. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 2,350 kg for the Pluton. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the Pluton relies on Inertial.
The Pluton entered service 16 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 (1974 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 | 120.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,350 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 7.64 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 550 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Pluton?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Pluton's 120 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Pluton?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 6.0 compared to the Pluton's Mach 3.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Pluton?
The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the Pluton's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Pluton?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is heavier at 6,200 kg compared to the Pluton's 2,350 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Pluton?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the Pluton's 7.64 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and Pluton use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the Pluton uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Pluton?
The Pluton entered service first in 1974, 16 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 which entered service in 1990.