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Dongfeng DF-26 vs Shaheen II

Dongfeng DF-26 vs Shaheen II at a glance — range 4,000 vs 2,000 km, speed 22,226 vs 8,000 km/h, warhead 1,800 vs 1,250 kg, launch weight 20,000 vs 25,000 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-26 Shaheen II
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intermediate-range ballistic missile Medium range ballistic missile
Manufacturer China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation National Defense Complex
Service year 2016 2014
Number produced -- units 50 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 4,000.0 km 2,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 18.0 Mach 6.5
Weight 20,000 kg 25,000 kg
Warhead 1800.0 kg 1250.0 kg
Length 14.00 m 17.50 m
Diameter 1400 mm 1400 mm
Guidance Terminal-stage sensors Inertial, Terminal, GPS
Warhead type Thermonuclear and conventional Thermonuclear
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-26 14 m SHAHEEN II 17.50 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-26 or Shaheen II?
The Dongfeng DF-26 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Shaheen II's 2,000 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-26 or Shaheen II?
The Dongfeng DF-26 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 18.0 compared to the Shaheen II's Mach 6.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-26 or Shaheen II?
The Dongfeng DF-26 carries a larger warhead at 1,800 kg compared to the Shaheen II's 1,250 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-26 or Shaheen II?
The Shaheen II is heavier at 25,000 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-26's 20,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-26 or Shaheen II?
The Shaheen II is longer at 17.50 meters compared to the Dongfeng DF-26's 14.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-26 and Shaheen II use?
The Dongfeng DF-26 uses Terminal-stage sensors guidance while the Shaheen II uses Inertial, Terminal, GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-26 or Shaheen II?
The Shaheen II entered service first in 2014, 2 years before the Dongfeng DF-26 which entered service in 2016.