Dongfeng DF-15 vs Trident 2D5
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles. The Trident 2D5 has a range of 12,000 km — 17:1 the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km. The Dongfeng DF-15 reaches 7,409 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in 355 units vs 844 for the Trident 2D5.
| 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 |
| American submarine-launched ballistic missile, entered service in 1990, utilizing MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Submarine-launched ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Service year | 1990 |
| Number produced | 844 units |
| Estimated unit price | $85.5 million |
| 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 | 12,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 23.7 ◉ |
| Weight | 58,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 175.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 13.41 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2110 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | MK 6 astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | 8 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 700 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's Mach 6.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 6,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is longer at 13.41 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 9.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and Trident 2D5 use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Trident 2D5?
Both the Dongfeng DF-15 and Trident 2D5 entered service in the same year: 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-15 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has been produced in greater numbers with 844 units compared to 355 units of the Dongfeng DF-15.