Dongfeng DF-15 vs RS-28 Sarmat
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the RS-28 Sarmat are both Ballistic missiles. The RS-28 Sarmat has a range of 18,000 km — 26:1 the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 25,500 km/h for the RS-28 Sarmat. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 10000 kg for the RS-28 Sarmat. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 208,100 kg for the RS-28 Sarmat. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the RS-28 Sarmat relies on Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial. The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service 33 years before the RS-28 Sarmat (1990 vs 2023).
| 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 |
| 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 | 18,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 20.8 ◉ |
| Weight | 208,100 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 10000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 35.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 3000 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or RS-28 Sarmat?
The RS-28 Sarmat has a longer range at 18,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or RS-28 Sarmat?
The RS-28 Sarmat is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 20.8 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or RS-28 Sarmat?
The RS-28 Sarmat carries a larger warhead at 10,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or RS-28 Sarmat?
The RS-28 Sarmat is heavier at 208,100 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or RS-28 Sarmat?
The RS-28 Sarmat is longer at 35.30 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and RS-28 Sarmat use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the RS-28 Sarmat uses Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or RS-28 Sarmat?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 33 years before the RS-28 Sarmat which entered service in 2023.