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Ghaznavi vs Nodong I

Ghaznavi vs Nodong I at a glance — range 300 vs 1,300 km, speed 6,509 vs 8,600 km/h, warhead 700 vs 800 kg, launch weight 5,256 vs 16,500 kg.

Specifications
Ghaznavi Nodong I
Origin 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Short range ballistic missile Medium range ballistic missile
Manufacturer PMO North Korean State Industry
Service year 2004 1998
Number produced 30 units 300 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 300.0 km 1,300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 5.3 Mach 7.0
Weight 5,256 kg 16,500 kg
Warhead 700.0 kg 800.0 kg
Length 8.50 m 16.20 m
Diameter 800 mm 1360 mm
Guidance Inertial, Terminal Inertial
Warhead type Thermonuclear Conventional or Nuclear
Scale Comparison
GHAZNAVI 8.50 m NODONG I 16.20 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Ghaznavi or Nodong I?
The Nodong I has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Ghaznavi's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Ghaznavi or Nodong I?
The Nodong I is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 7.0 compared to the Ghaznavi's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Ghaznavi or Nodong I?
The Nodong I carries a larger warhead at 800 kg compared to the Ghaznavi's 700 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghaznavi or Nodong I?
The Nodong I is heavier at 16,500 kg compared to the Ghaznavi's 5,256 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghaznavi or Nodong I?
The Nodong I is longer at 16.20 meters compared to the Ghaznavi's 8.50 meters.
What guidance systems do the Ghaznavi and Nodong I use?
The Ghaznavi uses Inertial, Terminal guidance while the Nodong I uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Ghaznavi or Nodong I?
The Nodong I entered service first in 1998, 6 years before the Ghaznavi which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghaznavi or Nodong I?
The Nodong I has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 30 units of the Ghaznavi.