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Dongfeng DF-17 vs Shaheen II

Dongfeng DF-17 vs Shaheen II at a glance — range 2,500 vs 2,000 km, speed 12,348 vs 8,000 km/h, launch weight 15,000 vs 25,000 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-17 Shaheen II
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Medium-range ballistic missile Medium range ballistic missile
Manufacturer China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology National Defense Complex
Service year 2019 2014
Number produced -- units 50 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 2,500.0 km 2,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 10.1 Mach 6.5
Weight 15,000 kg 25,000 kg
Warhead -- kg 1250.0 kg
Length 11.00 m 17.50 m
Diameter -- mm 1400 mm
Guidance Inertial with BeiDou updates; DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle terminal Inertial, Terminal, GPS
Warhead type Thermonuclear or Conventional Thermonuclear
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Shaheen II?
The Dongfeng DF-17 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Shaheen II's 2,000 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Shaheen II?
The Dongfeng DF-17 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 10.1 compared to the Shaheen II's Mach 6.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Shaheen II?
The Shaheen II carries a larger warhead at 1,250 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Shaheen II?
The Shaheen II is heavier at 25,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 15,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Shaheen II?
The Shaheen II is longer at 17.50 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 11.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-17 and Shaheen II use?
The Dongfeng DF-17 uses Inertial with BeiDou updates; DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle terminal guidance while the Shaheen II uses Inertial, Terminal, GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-17 or Shaheen II?
The Shaheen II entered service first in 2014, 5 years before the Dongfeng DF-17 which entered service in 2019.