Dongfeng DF-15 vs Sejjil

Overview

The Dongfeng DF-15 and the Sejjil are both Ballistic missiles.

The Sejjil has a range of 2,000 km — 2.9x the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 16,000 km/h for the Sejjil. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 1500 kg for the Sejjil. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 22,500 kg for the Sejjil.

The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service 24 years before the Sejjil (1990 vs 2014).

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
Iranian ballistic missile, entered service in 2014, with a 2,500 km range.
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Ballistic
Type Medium Range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Iran
Service year 2014
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $0.5 million
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 2,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 13.1
Weight 22,500 kg
Warhead 1500.0 kg
Length 18.20 m
Diameter 1250 mm
Guidance --
Warhead type --

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Sejjil?
The Sejjil has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Sejjil?
The Sejjil is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 13.1 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Sejjil?
The Sejjil carries a larger warhead at 1,500 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Sejjil?
The Sejjil is heavier at 22,500 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Sejjil?
The Sejjil is longer at 18.20 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Sejjil?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 24 years before the Sejjil which entered service in 2014.