AGM-69 SRAM vs Hwasong-12
Overview
The AGM-69 SRAM and the Hwasong-12 are both Ballistic missiles.
The Hwasong-12 has a range of 4,500 km — 22:1 the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 20,800 km/h for the Hwasong-12. The AGM-69 SRAM carries a 125 kg warhead vs 650 kg for the Hwasong-12. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 24,700 kg for the Hwasong-12. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the Hwasong-12 relies on Inertial.
The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in 1,500 units vs 26 for the Hwasong-12. The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 45 years before the Hwasong-12 (1972 vs 2017).
| American ballistic missile, entered service in 1972, uses inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Service year | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 million |
| North Korean ballistic missile, entered service in 2017, with a maximum range of 6,000 km. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intermediate-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | 26 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 200.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,010 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 125.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.47 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 447 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
| Range | 4,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 17.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 24,700 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 650.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1500 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Conventional; possibly nuclear-capable |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-69 SRAM or Hwasong-12?
The Hwasong-12 has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or Hwasong-12?
The Hwasong-12 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 17.0 compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-69 SRAM or Hwasong-12?
The Hwasong-12 carries a larger warhead at 650 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 125 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or Hwasong-12?
The Hwasong-12 is heavier at 24,700 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or Hwasong-12?
The Hwasong-12 is longer at 16.50 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and Hwasong-12 use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the Hwasong-12 uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or Hwasong-12?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 45 years before the Hwasong-12 which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-69 SRAM or Hwasong-12?
The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 26 units of the Hwasong-12.