Dongfeng DF-15 vs 9K720 Iskander
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 700 km for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 500 km for the 9K720 Iskander. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS. The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in 355 units vs 900 for the 9K720 Iskander. The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service 16 years before the 9K720 Iskander (1990 vs 2006).
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 6.0 â—‰ |
| Weight | 6,200 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 9.10 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 1000 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker |
| Warhead type | Deep-penetration warhead |
| Range | 500.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.9 â—‰ |
| Weight | 4,615 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 710.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 7.30 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 920 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear weapon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 6.0 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander carries a larger warhead at 710 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is heavier at 6,200 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and 9K720 Iskander use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-15 entered service first in 1990, 16 years before the 9K720 Iskander which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-15 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 355 units of the Dongfeng DF-15.