Ghauri vs RS-24 Yars
Ghauri vs RS-24 Yars at a glance — range 1,500 vs 12,000 km, speed 6,509 vs 30,625 km/h, warhead 750 vs 1,200 kg, launch weight 20,000 vs 49,600 kg.
Specifications
|
Ghauri |
RS-24 Yars |
| Origin |
🇵🇰 Pakistan |
🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Medium range ballistic missile |
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer |
Kahuta Research Laboratories |
Votkinsk |
| Service year |
2003 |
2010 |
| Number produced |
30 units |
210 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
NA |
| Range |
1,500.0 km |
12,000.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 5.3 |
Mach 24.8 |
| Weight |
20,000 kg |
49,600 kg |
| Warhead |
750.0 kg |
1200.0 kg |
| Length |
15.85 m |
22.50 m |
| Diameter |
1350 mm |
2000 mm |
| Guidance |
Inertial, Terminal |
Inertial with Glonass |
| Warhead type |
Thermonuclear |
Mirv warheads |
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Which has longer range, the Ghauri or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Ghauri's 1,500 km.
Which is faster, the Ghauri or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 24.8 compared to the Ghauri's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Ghauri or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars carries a larger warhead at 1,200 kg compared to the Ghauri's 750 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghauri or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is heavier at 49,600 kg compared to the Ghauri's 20,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghauri or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is longer at 22.50 meters compared to the Ghauri's 15.85 meters.
What guidance systems do the Ghauri and RS-24 Yars use?
The Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance while the RS-24 Yars uses Inertial with Glonass guidance.
Which entered service first, the Ghauri or RS-24 Yars?
The Ghauri entered service first in 2003, 7 years before the RS-24 Yars which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghauri or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars has been produced in greater numbers with 210 units compared to 30 units of the Ghauri.