AGM-69 SRAM vs Hwasong-17
The AGM-69 SRAM and the Hwasong-17 are both Ballistic missiles. The Hwasong-17 has a range of 15,000 km — 75:1 the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 27,165 km/h for the Hwasong-17. The AGM-69 SRAM carries a 125 kg warhead vs 3500 kg for the Hwasong-17. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 150,000 kg for the Hwasong-17. The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in 1,500 units vs 12 for the Hwasong-17. The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 48 years before the Hwasong-17 (1972 vs 2020).
| 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 ICBM, entered service in 2020, with a maximum range of 15,000 kilometers. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Service year | 2020 |
| Number produced | 12 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 | 15,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 150,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 26.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | -- |
| Warhead type | Nuclear weapon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-69 SRAM or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-17 has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-17 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.2 compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-69 SRAM or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-17 carries a larger warhead at 3,500 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 125 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-17 is heavier at 150,000 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-17 is longer at 26.00 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or Hwasong-17?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 48 years before the Hwasong-17 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-69 SRAM or Hwasong-17?
The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 12 units of the Hwasong-17.