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DF-15 (Dongfeng 15)

Short-range ballistic missileFielded 1990Pending verification

Also known as: M-9, CSS-6, East Wind-15

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DF-15 (Dongfeng 15)
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeShort-range ballistic missile
Alternative designationsM-9, CSS-6, East Wind-15
Date of introduction1990
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
BasingGroundMed[1]
GuidanceInertial + Terminal radar/infrared imaging (See variants for the guidance system for each variant).Med[1]
Accuracy (CEP)300 mMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length9.1 m30 ftMed[1]
Diameter1 m3 ftMed[1]
Launch weight6,200 kg13,669 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
PropulsionSingle; SolidMed[1]
Payload and range
Maximum range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Warhead optionsSingle; HE, nuclear, chemical, sub-munitions, (Possibly electromagnetic pulse (EMP), Fuel-Air Explosive (FAE), and mine-laying); HE, sub-munitionsMed[1]
Nuclear yield50 to 350 kTMed[1]
Conventional warhead weight500 kgMed[1]
Payload: warhead typeSingleMed[1]
Payload: warhead optionsHE, nuclear, chemical, sub-munitions, (Possibly electromagnetic pulse (EMP), Fuel-Air Explosive (FAE), and mine-laying)Med[1]
Payload: nuclear yield50 to 350 kTMed[1]
Payload: conventional warhead weight500 kgMed[1]
Payload: conventional warheads availableHE, sub-munitionsMed[1]
Variants
DF-15AAt 10m, the DF-15A is slightly longer than the DF-15, and it also has a rounded nose shape. This variant is also more accurate at 30 m to 45 m CEP due to sectored control fins at the rear of the missile, GPS updates and a radar terminal correlation system…[1]
DF-15BThis missile was first revealed publicly during an October 2009 military parade in Beijing. Similar to the DF-15A, the DF-15B has components that reportedly increase the accuracy including four stabilizing fins, improved terminal guidance, and an active radar…[1]
DF-15CAn unconfirmed report in 2007 claimed that the PRC is developing a third variant of the missile designed to strike hardened underground facilities.[1]
Summary

The Dongfeng 15 (DF-15/CSS-6) Chinese Short-Range Ballistic Missile is a short-range, road-mobile, solid-fueled ballistic missile developed by the People’s Republic of China.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaYemen
Sources
  1. DF-15 (Dongfeng 15) Chinese Short-Range Ballistic Missile, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-09-15 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)