Ghauri vs Hwasong-15
The Ghauri and the Hwasong-15 are both Ballistic missiles. The Hwasong-15 has a range of 13,000 km — 8.7x the Ghauri's 1,500 km. The Ghauri reaches 6,509 km/h vs 18,522 km/h for the Hwasong-15. The Ghauri carries a 750 kg warhead vs 1000 kg for the Hwasong-15. Launch weight is 20,000 kg for the Ghauri vs 72,000 kg for the Hwasong-15. The Ghauri entered service 14 years before the Hwasong-15 (2003 vs 2017).
| Pakistani ballistic missile, entered service in 2003, manufactured by Kahuta Research Laboratories. | |
| Origin | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Kahuta Research Laboratories |
| Service year | 2003 |
| Number produced | 30 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| North Korean ICBM, first tested in 2017, can deliver a 1000 kg warhead. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 1,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 20,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 750.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 15.85 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, Terminal |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
| Range | 13,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 15.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 72,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 22.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2400 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | -- |
| Warhead type | Nuclear weapon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Ghauri or Hwasong-15?
The Hwasong-15 has a longer range at 13,000 km compared to the Ghauri's 1,500 km.
Which is faster, the Ghauri or Hwasong-15?
The Hwasong-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 15.1 compared to the Ghauri's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Ghauri or Hwasong-15?
The Hwasong-15 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the Ghauri's 750 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghauri or Hwasong-15?
The Hwasong-15 is heavier at 72,000 kg compared to the Ghauri's 20,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghauri or Hwasong-15?
The Hwasong-15 is longer at 22.50 meters compared to the Ghauri's 15.85 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ghauri or Hwasong-15?
The Ghauri entered service first in 2003, 14 years before the Hwasong-15 which entered service in 2017.