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Ghauri vs R36M / RS-20

Ghauri vs R36M / RS-20 at a glance — range 1,500 vs 16,000 km, speed 6,509 vs 28,000 km/h, warhead 750 vs 8,800 kg, launch weight 20,000 vs 211,100 kg.

Specifications
Ghauri R36M / RS-20
Origin 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Medium range ballistic missile Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer Kahuta Research Laboratories OKB-586
Service year 2003 1988
Number produced 30 units 308 units
Estimated unit price NA $7 million
Range 1,500.0 km 16,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 5.3 Mach 22.7
Weight 20,000 kg 211,100 kg
Warhead 750.0 kg 8800.0 kg
Length 15.85 m 32.20 m
Diameter 1350 mm 3000 mm
Guidance Inertial, Terminal Inertial, autonomous
Warhead type Thermonuclear 10 nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
GHAURI 15.85 m R36M / RS-20 32.20 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Ghauri or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 has a longer range at 16,000 km compared to the Ghauri's 1,500 km.
Which is faster, the Ghauri or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.7 compared to the Ghauri's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Ghauri or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 carries a larger warhead at 8,800 kg compared to the Ghauri's 750 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghauri or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is heavier at 211,100 kg compared to the Ghauri's 20,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghauri or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is longer at 32.20 meters compared to the Ghauri's 15.85 meters.
What guidance systems do the Ghauri and R36M / RS-20 use?
The Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance while the R36M / RS-20 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance.
Which entered service first, the Ghauri or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 entered service first in 1988, 15 years before the Ghauri which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghauri or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 308 units compared to 30 units of the Ghauri.