Ghauri vs Hwasong-12
Ghauri vs Hwasong-12 at a glance — range 1,500 vs 4,500 km, speed 6,509 vs 20,800 km/h, warhead 750 vs 650 kg, launch weight 20,000 vs 24,700 kg.
Specifications
|
Ghauri |
Hwasong-12 |
| Origin |
🇵🇰 Pakistan |
🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Medium range ballistic missile |
Intermediate-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Kahuta Research Laboratories |
North Korea |
| Service year |
2003 |
2017 |
| Number produced |
30 units |
26 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
NA |
| Range |
1,500.0 km |
4,500.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 5.3 |
Mach 16.8 |
| Weight |
20,000 kg |
24,700 kg |
| Warhead |
750.0 kg |
650.0 kg |
| Length |
15.85 m |
16.50 m |
| Diameter |
1350 mm |
1500 mm |
| Guidance |
Inertial, Terminal |
Inertial |
| Warhead type |
Thermonuclear |
Conventional; possibly nuclear-capable |
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Which has longer range, the Ghauri or Hwasong-12?
The Hwasong-12 has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the Ghauri's 1,500 km.
Which is faster, the Ghauri or Hwasong-12?
The Hwasong-12 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 16.8 compared to the Ghauri's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Ghauri or Hwasong-12?
The Ghauri carries a larger warhead at 750 kg compared to the Hwasong-12's 650 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghauri or Hwasong-12?
The Hwasong-12 is heavier at 24,700 kg compared to the Ghauri's 20,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghauri or Hwasong-12?
The Hwasong-12 is longer at 16.50 meters compared to the Ghauri's 15.85 meters.
What guidance systems do the Ghauri and Hwasong-12 use?
The Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance while the Hwasong-12 uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Ghauri or Hwasong-12?
The Ghauri entered service first in 2003, 14 years before the Hwasong-12 which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghauri or Hwasong-12?
The Ghauri has been produced in greater numbers with 30 units compared to 26 units of the Hwasong-12.