Dongfeng DF-15 vs R-29RM Shtil
Overview
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the R-29RM Shtil are both Ballistic missiles.
The R-29RM Shtil has a range of 8,300 km — 12:1 the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 24,000 km/h for the R-29RM Shtil. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 2800 kg for the R-29RM Shtil. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 40,300 kg for the R-29RM Shtil. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the R-29RM Shtil relies on Astroinertial.
The R-29RM Shtil entered service 4 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 (1986 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 | 8,300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 40,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 14.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astroinertial |
| Warhead type | 4 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil has a longer range at 8,300 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 19.6 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil carries a larger warhead at 2,800 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil is heavier at 40,300 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil is longer at 14.80 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and R-29RM Shtil use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the R-29RM Shtil uses Astroinertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil entered service first in 1986, 4 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 which entered service in 1990.