GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

Ghaznavi vs RS-24 Yars

Ghaznavi vs RS-24 Yars at a glance — range 300 vs 12,000 km, speed 6,509 vs 30,625 km/h, warhead 700 vs 1,200 kg, launch weight 5,256 vs 49,600 kg.

Specifications
Ghaznavi RS-24 Yars
Origin 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Short range ballistic missile Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer PMO Votkinsk
Service year 2004 2010
Number produced 30 units 210 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 300.0 km 12,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 5.3 Mach 24.8
Weight 5,256 kg 49,600 kg
Warhead 700.0 kg 1200.0 kg
Length 8.50 m 22.50 m
Diameter 800 mm 2000 mm
Guidance Inertial, Terminal Inertial with Glonass
Warhead type Thermonuclear Mirv warheads
Scale Comparison
GHAZNAVI 8.50 m RS-24 YARS 22.50 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Ghaznavi or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Ghaznavi's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Ghaznavi or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 24.8 compared to the Ghaznavi's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Ghaznavi or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars carries a larger warhead at 1,200 kg compared to the Ghaznavi's 700 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghaznavi or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is heavier at 49,600 kg compared to the Ghaznavi's 5,256 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghaznavi or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is longer at 22.50 meters compared to the Ghaznavi's 8.50 meters.
What guidance systems do the Ghaznavi and RS-24 Yars use?
The Ghaznavi uses Inertial, Terminal guidance while the RS-24 Yars uses Inertial with Glonass guidance.
Which entered service first, the Ghaznavi or RS-24 Yars?
The Ghaznavi entered service first in 2004, 6 years before the RS-24 Yars which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghaznavi or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars has been produced in greater numbers with 210 units compared to 30 units of the Ghaznavi.