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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
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
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-15 9.10 m 9K720 ISKANDER 7.30 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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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 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.