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Hwasong-12 vs Shaheen II

Hwasong-12 vs Shaheen II at a glance — range 4,500 vs 2,000 km, speed 20,800 vs 8,000 km/h, warhead 650 vs 1,250 kg, launch weight 24,700 vs 25,000 kg.

Specifications
Hwasong-12 Shaheen II
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intermediate-range ballistic missile Medium range ballistic missile
Manufacturer North Korea National Defense Complex
Service year 2017 2014
Number produced 26 units 50 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 4,500.0 km 2,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 16.8 Mach 6.5
Weight 24,700 kg 25,000 kg
Warhead 650.0 kg 1250.0 kg
Length 16.50 m 17.50 m
Diameter 1500 mm 1400 mm
Guidance Inertial Inertial, Terminal, GPS
Warhead type Conventional; possibly nuclear-capable Thermonuclear
Scale Comparison
HWASONG-12 16.50 m SHAHEEN II 17.50 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Hwasong-12 or Shaheen II?
The Hwasong-12 has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the Shaheen II's 2,000 km.
Which is faster, the Hwasong-12 or Shaheen II?
The Hwasong-12 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 16.8 compared to the Shaheen II's Mach 6.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hwasong-12 or Shaheen II?
The Shaheen II carries a larger warhead at 1,250 kg compared to the Hwasong-12's 650 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hwasong-12 or Shaheen II?
The Shaheen II is heavier at 25,000 kg compared to the Hwasong-12's 24,700 kg.
Which is longer, the Hwasong-12 or Shaheen II?
The Shaheen II is longer at 17.50 meters compared to the Hwasong-12's 16.50 meters.
What guidance systems do the Hwasong-12 and Shaheen II use?
The Hwasong-12 uses Inertial guidance while the Shaheen II uses Inertial, Terminal, GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Hwasong-12 or Shaheen II?
The Shaheen II entered service first in 2014, 3 years before the Hwasong-12 which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hwasong-12 or Shaheen II?
The Shaheen II has been produced in greater numbers with 50 units compared to 26 units of the Hwasong-12.