Dongfeng DF-15 vs R36M / RS-20
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the R36M / RS-20 are both Ballistic missiles. The R36M / RS-20 has a range of 16,000 km — 23:1 the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 28,000 km/h for the R36M / RS-20. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 8800 kg for the R36M / RS-20. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 211,100 kg for the R36M / RS-20. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the R36M / RS-20 relies on Inertial, autonomous. The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in 355 units vs 308 for the R36M / RS-20. The R36M / RS-20 entered service 2 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 (1988 vs 1990).
| 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 | 16,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 211,100 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 32.77 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 3000 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, autonomous |
| Warhead type | 10 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 has a longer range at 16,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.9 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 carries a larger warhead at 8,800 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is heavier at 211,100 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is longer at 32.77 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and R36M / RS-20 use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the R36M / RS-20 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 entered service first in 1988, 2 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-15 or R36M / RS-20?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in greater numbers with 355 units compared to 308 units of the R36M / RS-20.