Dongfeng DF-17 vs Ghaznavi
Dongfeng DF-17 vs Ghaznavi at a glance — range 2,500 vs 300 km, speed 12,348 vs 6,509 km/h, launch weight 15,000 vs 5,256 kg.
Specifications
|
Dongfeng DF-17 |
Ghaznavi |
| Origin |
🇨🇳 China |
🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Medium-range ballistic missile |
Short range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology |
PMO |
| Service year |
2019 |
2004 |
| Number produced |
-- units |
30 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
NA |
| Range |
2,500.0 km |
300.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 10.1 |
Mach 5.3 |
| Weight |
15,000 kg |
5,256 kg |
| Warhead |
-- kg |
700.0 kg |
| Length |
11.00 m |
8.50 m |
| Diameter |
-- mm |
800 mm |
| Guidance |
Inertial with BeiDou updates; DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle terminal |
Inertial, Terminal |
| Warhead type |
Thermonuclear or Conventional |
Thermonuclear |
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Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Ghaznavi?
The Dongfeng DF-17 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Ghaznavi's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Ghaznavi?
The Dongfeng DF-17 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 10.1 compared to the Ghaznavi's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Ghaznavi?
The Ghaznavi carries a larger warhead at 700 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Ghaznavi?
The Dongfeng DF-17 is heavier at 15,000 kg compared to the Ghaznavi's 5,256 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Ghaznavi?
The Dongfeng DF-17 is longer at 11.00 meters compared to the Ghaznavi's 8.50 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-17 and Ghaznavi use?
The Dongfeng DF-17 uses Inertial with BeiDou updates; DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle terminal guidance while the Ghaznavi uses Inertial, Terminal guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Ghaznavi?
The Ghaznavi entered service first in 2004, 15 years before the Dongfeng DF-17 which entered service in 2019.