Dongfeng DF-15 vs 9K720 Iskander
Dongfeng DF-15 vs 9K720 Iskander at a glance — range 900 vs 500 km, speed 7,409 vs 7,285 km/h, warhead 500 vs 710 kg, launch weight 6,200 vs 4,615 kg.
Specifications
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Dongfeng DF-15 |
9K720 Iskander |
| Origin |
🇨🇳 China |
🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Short-range ballistic missile |
Short-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Academy of Rocket Motors Technology |
Votkinsk |
| Service year |
1990 |
2006 |
| Number produced |
355 units |
900 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
$3 million |
| Range |
900.0 km |
500.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 6.0 |
Mach 5.9 |
| Weight |
6,200 kg |
4,615 kg |
| Warhead |
500.0 kg |
710.0 kg |
| Length |
9.10 m |
7.30 m |
| Diameter |
1000 mm |
920 mm |
| Guidance |
Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker |
Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS |
| Warhead type |
Deep-penetration warhead |
Thermonuclear weapon |
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Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has a longer range at 900 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.