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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.