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Ghaznavi vs R36M / RS-20

Ghaznavi vs R36M / RS-20 at a glance — range 300 vs 16,000 km, speed 6,509 vs 28,000 km/h, warhead 700 vs 8,800 kg, launch weight 5,256 vs 211,100 kg.

Specifications
Ghaznavi R36M / RS-20
Origin 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Short range ballistic missile Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer PMO OKB-586
Service year 2004 1988
Number produced 30 units 308 units
Estimated unit price NA $7 million
Range 300.0 km 16,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 5.3 Mach 22.7
Weight 5,256 kg 211,100 kg
Warhead 700.0 kg 8800.0 kg
Length 8.50 m 32.20 m
Diameter 800 mm 3000 mm
Guidance Inertial, Terminal Inertial, autonomous
Warhead type Thermonuclear 10 nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
GHAZNAVI 8.50 m R36M / RS-20 32.20 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Ghaznavi or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 has a longer range at 16,000 km compared to the Ghaznavi's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Ghaznavi or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.7 compared to the Ghaznavi's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Ghaznavi or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 carries a larger warhead at 8,800 kg compared to the Ghaznavi's 700 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghaznavi or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is heavier at 211,100 kg compared to the Ghaznavi's 5,256 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghaznavi or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is longer at 32.20 meters compared to the Ghaznavi's 8.50 meters.
What guidance systems do the Ghaznavi and R36M / RS-20 use?
The Ghaznavi uses Inertial, Terminal guidance while the R36M / RS-20 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance.
Which entered service first, the Ghaznavi or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 entered service first in 1988, 16 years before the Ghaznavi which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghaznavi or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 308 units compared to 30 units of the Ghaznavi.