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Dongfeng DF-15 vs RSD-10 Pioneer

Dongfeng DF-15 vs RSD-10 Pioneer at a glance — range 900 vs 5,800 km, speed 7,409 vs 26,748 km/h, warhead 500 vs 1,600 kg, launch weight 6,200 vs 37,100 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-15 RSD-10 Pioneer
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Short-range ballistic missile Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Academy of Rocket Motors Technology Votkinsk Machine Building Plant
Service year 1990 1976
Number produced 355 units 654 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 900.0 km 5,800.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 6.0 Mach 21.8
Weight 6,200 kg 37,100 kg
Warhead 500.0 kg 1600.0 kg
Length 9.10 m 16.50 m
Diameter 1000 mm 1800 mm
Guidance Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker Inertial
Warhead type Deep-penetration warhead Nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-15 9.10 m RSD-10 PIONEER 16.50 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The RSD-10 Pioneer has a longer range at 5,800 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 900 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The RSD-10 Pioneer is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 21.8 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The RSD-10 Pioneer carries a larger warhead at 1,600 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The RSD-10 Pioneer is heavier at 37,100 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The RSD-10 Pioneer is longer at 16.50 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and RSD-10 Pioneer use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the RSD-10 Pioneer uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The RSD-10 Pioneer entered service first in 1976, 14 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-15 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The RSD-10 Pioneer has been produced in greater numbers with 654 units compared to 355 units of the Dongfeng DF-15.