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Dongfeng DF-15 vs Trident 2D5

Dongfeng DF-15 vs Trident 2D5 at a glance — range 900 vs 12,000 km, speed 7,409 vs 29,020 km/h, warhead 500 vs 175 kg, launch weight 6,200 vs 58,500 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-15 Trident 2D5
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Short-range ballistic missile Submarine-launched ballistic missile
Manufacturer Academy of Rocket Motors Technology Lockheed Martin
Service year 1990 1990
Number produced 355 units 844 units
Estimated unit price NA $85.5 million
Range 900.0 km 12,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 6.0 Mach 23.7
Weight 6,200 kg 58,500 kg
Warhead 500.0 kg 175.0 kg
Length 9.10 m 13.41 m
Diameter 1000 mm 2110 mm
Guidance Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker MK 6 astro-inertial guidance
Warhead type Deep-penetration warhead 8 nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-15 9.10 m TRIDENT 2D5 13.41 m 1.75 m
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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 900 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.