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Ghauri vs Nodong I

Ghauri vs Nodong I at a glance — range 1,500 vs 1,300 km, speed 6,509 vs 8,600 km/h, warhead 750 vs 800 kg, launch weight 20,000 vs 16,500 kg.

Specifications
Ghauri Nodong I
Origin 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Medium range ballistic missile Medium range ballistic missile
Manufacturer Kahuta Research Laboratories North Korean State Industry
Service year 2003 1998
Number produced 30 units 300 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 1,500.0 km 1,300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 5.3 Mach 7.0
Weight 20,000 kg 16,500 kg
Warhead 750.0 kg 800.0 kg
Length 15.85 m 16.20 m
Diameter 1350 mm 1360 mm
Guidance Inertial, Terminal Inertial
Warhead type Thermonuclear Conventional or Nuclear
Scale Comparison
GHAURI 15.85 m NODONG I 16.20 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Ghauri or Nodong I?
The Ghauri has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Nodong I's 1,300 km.
Which is faster, the Ghauri or Nodong I?
The Nodong I is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 7.0 compared to the Ghauri's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Ghauri or Nodong I?
The Nodong I carries a larger warhead at 800 kg compared to the Ghauri's 750 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghauri or Nodong I?
The Ghauri is heavier at 20,000 kg compared to the Nodong I's 16,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghauri or Nodong I?
The Nodong I is longer at 16.20 meters compared to the Ghauri's 15.85 meters.
What guidance systems do the Ghauri and Nodong I use?
The Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance while the Nodong I uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Ghauri or Nodong I?
The Nodong I entered service first in 1998, 5 years before the Ghauri which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghauri or Nodong I?
The Nodong I has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 30 units of the Ghauri.