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Dongfeng DF-17 vs Ghauri

Dongfeng DF-17 vs Ghauri at a glance — range 2,500 vs 1,500 km, speed 12,348 vs 6,509 km/h, launch weight 15,000 vs 20,000 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-17 Ghauri
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Medium-range ballistic missile Medium range ballistic missile
Manufacturer China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology Kahuta Research Laboratories
Service year 2019 2003
Number produced -- units 30 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 2,500.0 km 1,500.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 10.1 Mach 5.3
Weight 15,000 kg 20,000 kg
Warhead -- kg 750.0 kg
Length 11.00 m 15.85 m
Diameter -- mm 1350 mm
Guidance Inertial with BeiDou updates; DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle terminal Inertial, Terminal
Warhead type Thermonuclear or Conventional Thermonuclear
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Ghauri?
The Dongfeng DF-17 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Ghauri's 1,500 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Ghauri?
The Dongfeng DF-17 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 10.1 compared to the Ghauri's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Ghauri?
The Ghauri carries a larger warhead at 750 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Ghauri?
The Ghauri is heavier at 20,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 15,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Ghauri?
The Ghauri is longer at 15.85 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 11.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-17 and Ghauri use?
The Dongfeng DF-17 uses Inertial with BeiDou updates; DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle terminal guidance while the Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Ghauri?
The Ghauri entered service first in 2003, 16 years before the Dongfeng DF-17 which entered service in 2019.